Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Electronics and CommunicationsCourse specialisation
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
3 yearsTime required to complete this course.
Anytime
Class details
8 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
4 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments
Skills assessments: projects
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
- employed full time
- signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
- seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified Electronics tradesperson or technician after successful completion
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Electronics and Communications qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1060 weighting points, including 680 core and 380 speciality units.
Core units - 14
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sectorUEERE0001
Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuitsUEEEC0067
Troubleshoot digital sub-systemsUEEEC0069
Solve fundamental electronic communications system problemsUEEEC0063
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Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Ultimo
TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
Campus address
651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Hair and beauty academy
Laboratories
Photography studios
Specialist technology workshops
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au