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Associate Diploma courses
3500~~~ Associate Diploma of
Engineering (Computer
Systems)
Course aims
This course provides initial vocational training for
persons seeking a career in the computer and allied
industries at the para-professional/higher technical level.
Course description
Associate diploma courses are designed to train
engineering associates who are the immediate support staff
for professional engineers in industry.
The course consists of a number of compulsory
core subjects.
To complete the Associate Diploma course successfully
the candidate must complete all core subjects.
X The students could be involved in any of the following
5 areas in their employment: design development,
installation, commissioning, operations or maintenance of
2. plant or equipment associated with the electronics and
F computer industry.
E.
=I Career potential
(D
On completion of this course graduates are qualified to be
S. employed in positions such as technical officer or senior
m
computer technician.
=I
a Professional recognition
2
Students completing the course are academically
qualified for admission as graduate Engineering Associates
5. of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
m
Y
X
Further studies pathways
On completion of the course, students are eligible to
apply for entry to second year of related degree courses. In
some cases, some first year subjects may still be required.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of VCE incorporating any of the
following:
Prerequisite units 1 & 2: Mathematical Methods or
Prerequisite units 3 & 4: Mathematics (any)
(Prerequisites do not apply to mature-age applicants.)
Course availability and duration
This course may be completed by two years full-time study
or four years part-time study or a combination of both. For
most subjects, day and evening classes are available.
Course structure
The course consists of a minimum of 1404 credit hours of
study. The diploma is awarded after completion of the
academic studies.
Subject code
Hrs/week Hrdsern
Semester 1
CBE-1 Electrical Fundamentals 5 90
CBE-2 Analogue Fundamentals 4 72
CBE-3 Analogue Applications 4 72
CBE-4 Digital Electronics 5 90
CBE5.1 Electronic Assembly Techniques 2 36
CBE5.2 Wiring and Soldering Techniques 2 36
TE145 Mathematics 1E 4 72
Total: 26 468
Semester 2
TE245 Mathematics 2E 4 72
TE700 Microprocessor Systems 4 72
TE701 Electronics Software Tools 4 72
TE702 Linear Electronics 1 4 72
TE703 Circuit Analysis 1 2 36
TE704 Digital Design 1 4 72
Total: 22 396
Semester 3
TE705 Microprocessor Interfacing 4 72
TE708 Design Projects 2 36
TE710 Quality Control and Management 2 36
TE715* Circuit Analysis 2 4 72
TE716 Data Communications 1 4 72
TE720 High Level Languages 2 36
TE721 Computer Test Equipment 2 36
TE722 Peripheral Principles 4 72
Total: 20/24 432
Semester 4
TE345') Maths 3E 4 72
TE711 Microprocessor Control 4 72
TE717 Electronics Systems 4 72
TE719 Operating Systems 4 72
TE725 Interfacing Applications 4 72
Using C
TE727 Computer Architecture 4 72
TE728 Networks 2 36
Total: 22/26 468
TE445* Maths 4E (Summer School)
;' Subjects required for articulation to degree courses.
Application procedure
Prospective students (exit VCE and mature-age) wanting
to apply for full-time places must contact the Victorian
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for a VTAC Guide
and application form. Students wanting to apply for places
in the mid-year intake should contact the School of
Engineering and Industrial Science.
Prospective students wanting to apply for part-time
places should contact the School of Engineering and
Industrial Science (9214 8916) for an Engineering and
Industrial Science part-time application form.