Accredited course Outline
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Certificate IV in Engineering (electronics)
Certificate IV in Engineering (electronics)
5061
5408
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide formal training to technician status in the electronic industry and
to develop in the student the ability to:
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Engage upon highly skilled manual work and exercise associated
cognitive skills in the operation and manipulation of complex equipment and
systems.
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Apply, with guidance, less complex techniques and practical knowledge
to limited specialized technical tasks.
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Apply difficult standard operational and diagnostic techniques to
complex equipment and systems, or undertake laboratory testing functions.
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Become a team leader, and with further experience, assume managerial
responsibilities for groups of technician or trade functions.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43306 | EA050 | Engineering Computing | 36 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
1 Group 1 must be completed by Year 12 entry students. Trade entry or equivalent may select from Group 1 or 2 (see General Note 3). GROUP 1
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43499 | EA180 | Data Communications | 36 | Module |
| 43716 | EA185 | Digital Applications | 36 | Module |
| 43663 | EA187 | Introduction to C | 36 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5404 | Certificate IV in Engineering (Electronics) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5393 | 50949 | Diploma of Electrotechnology | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
engineering or associated trade course are required to complete 15 modules.
Students entering the Certificate IV other than from trade or equivalent entry
are required to complete 23.5 modules.
Recognition of Prior Learning principles may be applied to provide credit for
knowledge and skills already possessed.
2 The NMEC Trade and Engineering Technician/Associate module banks are
not listed as part of this document. Reference should be made to the current
Module Reference Manuals or the complete module descriptors for further
information.
Both student and total hours are notional and are guidelines for provider
management purposes only.
Instructors and students should be encouraged to take advantage of the
acceleration facility afforded by competency-based training.
3 The course requires the selection of 15 modules for trade entry or
equivalent using the following criteria:
-0 to 6 full modules from the National Metal and Engineering Curriculum (NMEC)
trade bank that are listed on this document (see note 4.1).
- 0 - 15 full EA modules from the Engineering
Technician/Associate bank, the dual status NMEC modules from the graphics,
electrical or electronic module bank.
4 Select between 0 and 23.5 full modules from:
- the NMEC trade bank (listed)
- the Engineering Technician/Associate bank (graphics,
electrical or electronic)
- the dual status NMEC modules (listed)
4.1 NMEC Trade Bank
A maximum of 6 full modules may be chosen from this module bank (see General
Note 1). Modules already completed as part of another course such as a
Certificate of Trade Studies course may not be selected. Refer to the current
NMEC Module Reference Manual for a complete listing of modules and information
on nominal duration and pre-requisites.
4.2 Engineering Technician/ Associate Bank
A maximum of 23.5 full modules may be selected from this module bank (see
General Note 1). Modules selected must be designated as EA. Refer to the
current Engineering Technician/Associate Module Reference Manual for a complete
listing of modules and information on nominal duration and pre-requisites.
4.3 Dual Status NMEC Modules
NMEC
Electrical/Electronic
86958 NE16 DIGITAL SUBSYSTEMS 1
86959 NE17 DIGITAL SUBSYSTEMS 2
86974 NE33 CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT 2
86983 NE50 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS 2
86984 NE51 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS 3
86989 NE72 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS
86990 NE73 MICROPROCESSOR PROGRAMMING 1
86991 NE74 MICROPROCESSOR PROGRAMMING 2
86992 NE75 THYRISTOR APPLICATIONS
86993 NE76 AC MOTOR CONTROL
86994 NE77 DC MOTOR CONTROL
87309 NE103 MICROPROCESSOR APPLICATIONS 1
87210 NE105 ADVANCED TEST EQUIPMENT
87253 NE107 ILLUMINATION 2
87009 NE122 INDUSTRIAL TRANSDUCERS
87023 NE123 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL
87024 NE124 LINEAR IC APPLICATIONS
87255 NE137 LARGER SCALE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 1
87256 NE138 LARGER SCALE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 2
86856 NE212 DISTRIBUTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS (DCS)
In provider planning context:
- a full module represents 36 hours
- a half module represents 18 hours
- a one and a half module represents 54 hours
- a dual module represents 72 hours
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