Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This qualification provides competencies to design and validate/evaluate electronics and communication equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.The objective of this qualification provides enabling competencies to gain skills and knowledge to design and validate / evaluate electronics and communications equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice at a para-professional level.As a graduate of this program you may become responsible for a range of industries / fields , such as manufacturing, telecommunications, radio communications, electronics equipment and services, security systems, scientific instruments, and sales, and administering and upgrading electronics and communications equipment and facilities in small, medium or large-sized enterprises.
The program is well structured to support you in the installation, maintenance and administration of electronics and communication infrastructure.
Your skills will be applicable to a wide range of business, manufacturing and operational occupations where application of knowledge in electronics and communications underpins the business operations.The RMIT program is a blend of practical experience with electronics and communications applications built on a strong theoretical foundation.You will achieve competencies in testing, assembly, installation and maintenance of electronics and communications equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice.
You will gain skills in computer-aided drafting and electronic design, computer interfacing, microprocessor programming, design, testing and commissioning of analogue and digital electronics systems, computer programming and perform simulations using various engineering software packages.The program offers a specialised articulation stream if you aspire to undertake a degree.The qualification is structured to deliver competencies, knowledge and skills required by the nationally accredited Electrotechnology Training Package.
It includes a number of core and elective competency units in the major study areas.Areas of specialised study include:Analogue integrated circuit design Circuit Simulation Communications and networks Computational solutions Computer programming Digital and analogue electronics applications Amplifiers Electronic interfacing Electronic technology and instrumentation Gate array technology Microelectronics Microprocessor control systems Object oriented programming Telecommunications and GPS concept Occupational Health and Safety Printed circuit board design Project management
Structure
C6122 Courses - Note: Course titles without weighting points indicates hours are equivalent to points.
C6122 Core Units - Select ALL Eleven (11) Units
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects (UEENEEE015B) | 40 | EEET6740C | City Campus |
| Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan (UEENEEE038B) | 20 | BUSM6211C | City Campus |
| Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems (UEENEEE078B) | 20 | BUSM6212C | City Campus |
| Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A) | 20 | OHTH5729C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures (UEENEEE117A) | 20 | OHTH5730C | City Campus |
| Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A) | 20 | OHTH5731C | City Campus |
| Manage computer systems/electronics projects (UEENEEH141A) | 40 | BUSM7828C | City Campus |
| Commission electronics and communications systems (UEENEEH167A) | 20 | EEET7041C | City Campus |
| Modify - redesign of electronics and communications systems (UEENEEH168A) | 20 | EEET7042C | City Campus |
| Design and develop electronics - computer systems projects (UEENEEH188A) | 40 | EEET7043C | City Campus |
| Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector (UEENEEK132A) | 20 | EEET7031C | City Campus |
C6122 Group A Imported and Common Elective Units - Select One (1) Course.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install telecommunications network equipment (ICTTEN3056A) | 60 | EEET7329C | City Campus |
C6122 Group B Qualification Elective Units - Select ALL Fifteen (15) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble electronic components (UEENEEA101A) | 40 | EEET7045C | City Campus |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers (UEENEED104A) | 40 | COSC6138C | City Campus |
| Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A) | 40 | EEET6993C | City Campus |
| Solve problems in d.c. circuits (UEENEEE104A) | 80 | EEET7020C | City Campus |
| Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components (UEENEEH102A) | 40 | EEET7046C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot digital sub-systems (UEENEEH112A) | 80 | EEET7047C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH113A) | 80 | EEET7048C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus (UEENEEH114A) | 80 | EEET7049C | City Campus |
| Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems (UEENEEH115A) | 60 | EEET7050C | City Campus |
| Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus (UEENEEH116A) | 40 | EEET7051C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits (UEENEEH139A) | 40 | EEET7052C | City Campus |
| Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems (UEENEEH146A) | 40 | EEET7053C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot microcontroller based hardware systems (UEENEEH166A) | 40 | EEET7054C | City Campus |
| Solve problems in basic electronic circuits (UEENEEH169A) | 100 | EEET7055C | City Campus |
| Troubleshoot communication systems (UEENEEH172A) | 80 | EEET7056C | City Campus |
C6122 Group C Qualification Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs (UEENEED103A) | 40 | COSC6142C | City Campus |
C6122 Group D Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems (UEENEEE126A) | 60 | EEET7022C | City Campus |
| Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems (UEENEEH145A) | 80 | EEET7057C | City Campus |
| Design and develop advanced digital systems (UEENEEH148A) | 40 | EEET7058C | City Campus |
| Design electronic printed circuit boards (UEENEEH181A) | 40 | EEET7059C | City Campus |
| Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifiers problems (UEENEEH182A) | 40 | EEET7060C | City Campus |
C6122 Group E Elective Units - Select Nine (9) Courses. Note: 048496-UEENEEE011C is included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design embedded controller control systems (UEENEED152A) | 80 | COSC6143C | City Campus |
| Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems (UEENEEE127A) | 120 | COSC6140C | City Campus |
| Solve electrotechnical engineering problems (UEENEEE129A) | 60 | EEET7061C | City Campus |
| Plan large electronic projects (UEENEEH160A) | 60 | BUSM7829C | City Campus |
| Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems (UEENEEH184A) | 80 | EEET7062C | City Campus |
| Provide Gate Array solutions for complex electronics systems (UEENEEH189A) | 60 | EEET7063C | City Campus |
| Manage risk in electrotechnology activities (UEENEEE011C) | 60 | OHTH5737C | City Campus |
| Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems (UEENEEE081A) | 60 | EEET7019C | City Campus |
| Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems (UEENEEE082A) | 60 | ONPS5684C | City Campus |
| Manage risk in electrotechnology activities (UEENEEE011C) | 100 | OHTH5738C | City Campus |
C6122 Pre-requisite Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use computer applications relevant to a workplace (UEENEED101A) | 20 | COSC6144C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Entry to the first year of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering program requires the successful completion of an approved Australian Year 12 (e.g. VCE) or an equivalent program of study; and/or work experience in the relevant industry sector.
If candidates have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), they can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about the application process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Equity Admissions Schemes RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. All of the Advanced Diplomas offer entry through the SNAP and SEAS pathways that identify students in specific disadvantaged categories.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge,and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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