Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology
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About this course
Expand your career options by learning the skills to design, validate and evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical or sales advice. Competencies are mapped to several industry certifications to ensure graduates are job ready.
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Careers
- electrical technicians
- motor control and PLCs
- technical officers (electrical)
- sales and sales support officers
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course details
- Course location
- Sunshine
- Faculty
- Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
- School
- School of Engineering and Industrial Training
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Course code
- UEE61307
Course Structure
2 years. Full-time, Part-time.
Units and electives
- All of the Core competency standard units;
- The required number of Stream Core competency standard units(3);
- The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; - In accordance with Schedules 3, 4, 5 and 6 which form in integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 50 of which at least 33 shall be selected from Schedule 5 or higher and not more than 18 from Schedule 4 as specified.
- All the required prerequisite competency standard units have been met as required.
Core Units of Study
- Apply OHS Practices in the Workplace [UEENEEE001B]
- Dismantle, Assemble and Fabricate Electrotechnology Components [UEENEEE002B]
- Solve Problems in Extra-Low Voltage Single Path Circuits [UEENEEE003B]
- Solve Problems in Multiple Path D.C. Circuits [UEENEEE004B]
- Fix and Secure Equipment [UEENEEE005B]
- Use Drawings, Diagrams, Schedules and Manuals [UEENEEE007B]
- Lay Wiring and Terminate Accessories for Extra-Low Voltage Circuits [UEENEEE008B]
- Document Occupational Hazards and Risks in Electrical [UEENEEE033B]
- Participate in Development and Follow a Personal Competency Development Plan [UEENEEE038B]
- Identify Effects of Energy on Machinery and Materials in an Electrotechnology Environment [UEENEEE046B]
- Undertake Computations in an Electrotechnology Environment [UEENEEE050B]
- Solve Problems in Electromagnetic Circuits [UEENEEG001B]
- Solve Problems in Single and Three Phase Low Voltage Circuits [UEENEEG002B]
- Provide Computational Solutions to Power Engineering Problems [UEENEEG047B]
- Solve Problems in Complex Multiple Path Power Circuits [UEENEEG048B]
- Solve Problems in Complex Polyphase Power Circuits [UEENEEG049B]
Stream Core Competency Standard Units
At least 3 of the following competency standard units to be achieved
- Maintain Documentation [UEENEEC001B]
- Source and Purchase Material / Parts for Installation or Service Jobs [UEENEEC002B]
- Provide Quotations for Installation or Service Jobs [UEENEEC003B]
- Deliver a Service to Customers [UEENEEC010B]
Stream Core Competency Standard Units
At least 3 of the following competency standard units to be achieved
- Use Basic Computer Applications Relevant to a Workplace [UEENEED001B]
- Provide Basic Instruction in the Use of Electrotechnology Apparatus [UEENEEE020B]
- Manage Workplace Information Systems [BSBFLM506B]
- Ensure Team Effectiveness [BSBFLM512B]
Elective Units of Study
In accordance with Schedules 3, 4, 5 and 6 which form in integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 50 of which at least 33 shall be selected from Schedule 5 or higher and not more than 18 from Schedule 4 as specified.
- Report on the Integrity of Explosion Protected Equipment in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM001B]
- Attend to Breakdowns in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM002B]
- Use and Maintain the Integrity of Portable Gas Detection Devices [UEENEEM003B]
- Install Explosion-Protected Equipment and Wiring Systems [UEENEEM004B]
- Install and Maintain Integrity of Fixed Gas Detection Equipment [UEENEEM005B]
- Maintain Equipment in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM006B]
- Overhaul and Repair Explosionprotected Equipment [UEENEEM007B]
- Assess Explosion-Protected Equipment for Compliance With Standards [UEENEEM008B]
- Test Installations in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM009B]
- Conduct Close Inspection of Existing Hazardous Areas Installations [UEENEEM010B]
- Conduct Detailed Inspection of Hazardous Areas Installations [UEENEEM011B]
- Develop and Manage Maintenance Programs for Hazardous Areas Electrical Equipment [UEENEEM012B]
- Ensure the Safety of Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM013B]
- Design and Develop Modifications to Explosion-Protected Equipment [UEENEEM014B]
- Classify Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM015B]
- Design Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM016B]
- Design Explosion-Protected Electrical Systems [UEENEEM017B]
- Develop, Enter and Verify Programs for Programmable Logic Controllers Using Ladder Instruction Set [UEENEED007B]
- Design a Computer Based Control System [UEENEED026B]
- Develop Structured Programs to Control External Devices [UEENEED027B]
- Develop and Test Code for Microcontroller Devices [UEENEED028B]
- Provide Basic Instruction in the Use of Electrotechnology Apparatus [UEENEEE020B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in a.C. Motor Drive Systems [UEENEEG035B]
- Carry Out Basic Repairs to Computer Equipment by Replacement of Modules / Sub-Assemblies [UEENEEH001B]
- Carry Out Basic Repairs to Electronic Apparatus by Replacement of Components [UEENEEH002B]
- Carry Out Routine Repairs to Business Equipment [UEENEEH003B]
- Set Up and Test Residential Audio / Video Equipment [UEENEEH004B]
- Verify Compliance and Functionality of Custom Electronic Installations [UEENEEH005B]
- Assemble and Set Up Fixed Audio / Video Components and Systems in Buildings and Premises [UEENEEH006B]
- Carry Out Repairs of Predictable Faults in General Electronic Apparatus [UEENEEH007B]
- Assemble and Erect Reception Antennae and Signal Distribution Equipment [UEENEEH008B]
- Set Up and Test Gaming / Games Equipment [UEENEEH009B]
- Install Commercial Audio / Video System Components [UEENEEH010B]
- Troubleshoot D.C. Power Supplies With Single Phase Input [UEENEEH011B]
- Troubleshoot Digital Subsystems [UEENEEH012B]
- Troubleshoot Amplifiers [UEENEEH013B]
- Troubleshoot Frequency Dependent Circuits [UEENEEH014B]
- Develop Software Solutions in Microcontroller Based Systems [UEENEEH015B]
- Find and Repair Faults in the Microwave Amplifier Sections in Electronic Apparatus [UEENEEH016B]
- Carry Out Repairs of Predictable Faults in Audio and Video Replay / Recordingapparatus [UEENEEH017B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Electronic Apparatus [UEENEEH018B]
- Carry Out Repairs of Predictable Faults in Television Receivers [UEENEEH019B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Gaming and Games Equipment [UEENEEH020B]
- Find and Repair Faults in High Volume Office Equipment [UEENEEH021B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Remote Control Apparatus [UEENEEH022B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Microwave Heating Apparatus [UEENEEH023B]
- Carry Out Repairs of Predictable Faults in Audio Components [UEENEEH024B]
- Provide Solutions to Single Phase Electronic Power Control Problems [UEENEEH025B]
- Provide Solutions to Polyphase Electronic Power Control Problems [UEENEEH026B]
- Commission Commercial Radio Frequency (RF) Transmission and Reception Systems [UEENEEH027B]
- Install Microwave and Antennae and Waveguides [UEENEEH028B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Navigation Systems [UEENEEH029B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Satellite-Based Surveillance and Observation Systems [UEENEEH030B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Radar Apparatus and Systems [UEENEEH031B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Global Positioning Systems [UEENEEH032B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Telecommunication Apparatus and Systems [UEENEEH033B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Electronic Medical Equipment [UEENEEH034B]
- Design Custom Electronic Installations [UEENEEH035B]
- Design Commercial Audio / Video Installations [UEENEEH036B]
- Program and Commission Commercial Audio / Video Systems [UEENEEH037B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Complex Power Supplies [UEENEEH038B]
- Troubleshoot Basic Amplifiers [UEENEEH039B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Sonar Apparatus and Systems [UEENEEH040B]
- Manage Electronics / Computer Systems Projects [UEENEEH041B]
- Troubleshoot Oscillators [UEENEEH042B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Digital Subsystems of Electronic Controls [UEENEEH043B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Analogue Circuits and Components in Electronic Control Systems [UEENEEH044B]
- Develop Solutions to Analogue Electronic Problems [UEENEEH045B]
- Solve Fundamental Problems in Electronic Communications Systems [UEENEEH046B]
- Assess Compliance of Electronic Apparatus [UEENEEH047B]
- Design and Develop Advanced Digital Systems [UEENEEH048B]
- Develop Solutions to Audio Electronic Problems [UEENEEH049B]
- Assemble and Set Up Basic Wired and Wireless Security Systems [UEENEEH050B]
- Install Large Wired and Wireless Security Systems [UEENEEH051B]
- Enter Instructions and Test Basic Wired and Wireless Security Systems [UEENEEH052B]
- Program and Test Large Wired and Wireless Security Systems [UEENEEH053B]
- Program and Commission Commercial Security Alarm Systems [UEENEEH054B]
- Program and Commission Commercial Security Access Control Systems [UEENEEH055B]
- Program and Commission Commercial Security Closed Circuit Television (Cctv) Systems [UEENEEH056B]
- Develop Basic Integrated Security Systems Plan [UEENEEH057B]
- Design Integrated Security Systems for a Single Site [UEENEEH058B]
- Design Integrated Complex Security Systems [UEENEEH059B]
- Plan Electronic Projects [UEENEEH060B]
- Position and Terminate Fire Detection and Warning System Apparatus [UEENEEH061B]
- Verify Compliance and Functionality of Fire Protection Installations [UEENEEH062B]
- Enter and Verify Programs in Preparation for Commissioning Fire Protection Systems [UEENEEH063B]
- Commission Commercial Fire Protection Systems [UEENEEH064B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Fire Protection Systems [UEENEEH065B]
- Fault Find Microcontroller Based Hardware [UEENEEH066B]
- Commission Electronics and Communications Systems [UEENEEH067B]
- Modify-Redesign of Electronics and Communications Systems [UEENEEH068B]
- Solve Problems in Electronic Circuits [UEENEEH069B]
- Terminate and Connect Components, Conductors, Wiring and Cables for Electronic Circuits [UEENEEH070B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Television Receivers [UEENEEH071B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Communication Systems [UEENEEH072B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Professional Audio Reproduction Components [UEENEEH073B]
- Find and Repair Faults in Audio / Video Recording Equipment [UEENEEH074B]
- Find and Rectify Faults and Malfunctions in Security System Installations [UEENEEH075B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Display Circuits [UEENEEH076B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Recording and Replay Apparatus [UEENEEH077B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Camera Circuits [UEENEEH078B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Digital Television Apparatus [UEENEEH079B]
- Diagnose and Rectify Faults in Digital Transmission Systems [UEENEEH080B]
- Design Printed Circuit Boards [UEENEEH081B]
- Develop Solutions to RF Amplifiers Problems [UEENEEH082B]
- Analyse the Performance of Wireless-Based Electronic Systems [UEENEEH083B]
- Modify DSP Based Sub-Systems [UEENEEH084B]
- Design a Signal-Conditioning Subsystem [UEENEEH085B]
- Install and Set Up Transducers and Sensing Devices [UEENEEI001B]
- Co-Ordinate Maintenance of Renewable Energy Apparatus and Systems [UEENEEK010B]
- Plan Renewable Energy Projects [UEENEEK022B]
- Carry Out Basic Repairs to Renewable Energy Apparatus by Replacement of Components [UEENEEK023B]
- Assemble and Set Up Photovoltaic Apparatus in Domestic Dwellings [UEENEEK024B]
- Solve Basic Problems in Photovoltaic Energy Apparatus [UEENEEK025B]
- Install and Set Up Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Systems [UEENEEK026B]
- Diagnose Faults in Renewable Energy Control Systems [UEENEEK027B]
- Solve Basic Problems in Stand-Alone Renewable Energy Systems [UEENEEK028B]
- Design Renewable Energy Heating Systems [UEENEEK029B]
- Solve Basic Problems in Wind Energy Conversion Systems [UEENEEK030B]
- Design Wind Energy Conversion Systems Rated to 10 Kw [UEENEEK031B]
- Develop Strategies to Address Sustainability Issues [UEENEEK032B]
- Design Hybrid Power Systems [UEENEEK033B]
- Install Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Power Systems [UEENEEK034B]
- Design Grid Connected Power Supply Systems [UEENEEK035B]
- Prepare Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Systems for Lv Connection [UEENEEK036B]
- Develop Engineering Solutions to Renewable Energy Problems [UEENEEK040B]
- Develop Strategies for Effective Energy Reduction in Buildings [UEENEEK041B]
- Report on the Integrity of Explosion Protected Equipment in Hazardous Areas [UEENEEM001B]
Course objectives
Expand your career options by learning the skills to design, validate and evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical or sales advice. Competencies are mapped to several industry certifications to ensure graduates are job ready.
This qualification provides enabling competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice/sales. Competencies are mapped to several industry certifications that can be incorporated to ensure graduates are "job ready".
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- Phone: +61 3 9919 7141 | Email: electrotechnology@vu.edu.au
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