The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications gives you the training you need to work as a qualified professional in this dynamic, in demand field. You will learn to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level as well as the safety and communications skill which will make you worksite ready.
This qualification could lead to employment as a telecommunications technician, business equipment technician or electronics/communications technology specialist technician.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract. Applicants must be working in the industry and able to provide a letter of support from their employer to undertake some practical assessments in the workplace.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEECD0043 | Solve problems in direct current circuits | 80 | $104.00 |
| UEECO0007 | Participate in electronics and communications work and competency development activities | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEEEC0028 | Fault find and repair complex power supplies | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0060 | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0063 | Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0066 | Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus | 80 | $104.00 |
| UEEEC0067 | Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0069 | Troubleshoot digital sub-systems | 80 | $104.00 |
| UEEEC0074 | Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus | 80 | $104.00 |
| UEEEC0075 | Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 | $26.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| UEECD0020 | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEECO0015 | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 20 | $26.00 |
| UEEDV0005 | Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | 120 | $156.00 |
| UEEDV0008 | Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0029 | Fault find and repair electronic apparatus | 40 | $52.00 |
| UEEEC0065 | Solve problems in basic electronic circuits | 100 | $130.00 |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | 20 | $26.00 |
| 2023 | 2024 | |
| Government Subsidised | $81,115 | |
| Concession | $34,495 | |
| Apprenticeship | $81,115 | $85,062 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $34,495 | $24,012 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $58,275 | |
| RPL Concession | $11,655 | |
| RPL Self-funded | $77,700 | |
| Self-Funded | $91,290 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice, 8.00AM - 4.30PM |
