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Further studies pathways
The CBE forms the major part of the first stage for
studies in all Advanced Certificate and Associate
Diploma courses in electronics. The latter then opens the
door to a degree course.
Entry requirements
Normal entry is satisfactory completion of VCE Level 1/2
with passes in English, mathematics and science.
There are no formal requirements for mature-age students,
however each applicant must demonstrate a genuine
interest and ability to cope. This would include the
following: Mathematics to an equivalent of Year 11,
together with a logical mind and the desire to pursue a
career in the electronics or allied industries.
Selection procedures
Applicants are interviewed by the enrolling officer and will
be accepted, subject to vacancies, if they meet the entry
requirements.
Course duration
The course may be completed by six months full-time
study or twelve months part-time study only. Both day and
evening classes are available.
Course structure
The Certificate in Basic Electronics consists of
c fourteen modules. A Certificate in Basic Electronics (CBE)
4 will be awarded, upon application, to any student who
successfully completes all the CBE modules to the specified
- performance level.
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This basic vocational program may be undertaken as:
a terminal program in its own right, especially for
persons working in equipment servicing who want to
gain an understanding of electronics;
a part of the core studies of the Associate Diploma of
Engineering (Electronics or Computer Systems);
the core of the Advanced Certificate in Industrial
Electronics.
The program is designed to provide students with the
core skills and knowledge required at all levels in the
electronics and associated industries.
Modules
CBE-1 Electrical Fundamentals
CBE1.l DC Fundamentals 36
CBE1.2 AC Fundamentals 36
CBE1.3 Test Equipment CBE 18
CBE-2 Analogue Fundamentals
CBE2.1 Power Supply Fundamentals 36
CBE2.2 Amplifier Fundamentals 36
Hours
CBE-3 Analogue Applications
CBE3.1 Operational Amplifiers CBE 18
CBE3.2 Oscillators CBE 18
CBE3.3 Power Control Devices CBE 18
CBE3.4 Transducers CBE 18
CBE-4 Digital Electronics
CBE4.1 Digital Fundamentals 36
CBE4.2 Digital Integrated Electronics 18
CBE4.3 Introduction to Microprocessors 36
CBE-5 Electronic Workshop Practices
CBE5.1 Electronic Assembly Techniques 36
CBE5.2 Wiring and Soldering Techniques 36
Application procedure
Prospective students should contact the School of
Engineering and Industrial Science on 9214 8916 or the
Electrical and Electronics Technology Department on 9214
8875.
Certificate I courses
21 06ADC Certificate I in Electrical
(Pre-apprenticeship)
Course aims
The program provides a pathway to apprenticeship in
the electrical/electronics industries for unem~loved . adults
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and youth, as well as recent school leavers.
Course description
The program is designed to increase the student
opportunities to enter the electrical or electronics
industries. Many of the modules are a part of the respective
trade certificates and give exemptions, shortening the time
spent in training.
Entry requirements
No previous experience is required.
Further studies pathways
On completion of the program, should a student gain an
apprenticeship, the apprenticeship time will be reduced
from four years to three and a half years. Credit will be
given for studies completed.
Course availability and duration
This is a full-time program of approximately 640 class
hours to be completed in one year. Class attendance of
approximately 21 hours per week is required.
Course structure
Module no.
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EPTM04
EPTM05
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NCSOO2
NCS003
NCS004
NE031
Functional Mathematics 20
Soldering 40
Electrical Engineering 40
Drawing
Component Testing 40
Computing in Engineering 40
Introduction to Welding 20
Occupational Health & Safety 20
Workplace Communication 40
Writing Skills for Work 20
Job Seeking Skills 20
Work Team Communication 40
Electrical Drawing, Interpretation
& Connection 40
Hours lhmjuisite
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Yr 10 English
Yr 10 English
Yr 10 English
Yr 10 English
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