TAFE SA
48 months
Develop practical skills to become an electronics servicing technician, learning to install, test, repair and maintain electronic equipment across defence, telecommunications, mining and biomedical industries. This 48-month apprenticeship combines classroom and online learning to prepare you for a career in the rapidly-growing electronics sector.
You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course. Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) is required. Access to a computer with an internet connection is necessary for the blended learning components. No prior formal qualifications are required, though basic numeracy and literacy skills are beneficial.
The course covers 14 core units focusing on electronics and communications fundamentals. Core subjects include: applying work health and safety regulations and sustainable procedures in the energy sector; troubleshooting direct current circuits, amplifiers, digital sub-systems and resonance circuits; solving fundamental electronic communications system problems; repairing basic electronic apparatus faults; and fabricating, assembling and dismantling utilities industry components. Elective units include assembling electronic components, setting up and testing computing devices, using lead-free soldering techniques, troubleshooting communication systems, and using engineering applications software on personal computers.
TAFE SA is a leading registered training organisation (RTO: 41026) with strong industry connections and a proven track record. 90% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training, and 87% would recommend their training to others. The institution offers blended learning combining hands-on classroom experience with flexible online components, supported by experienced lecturers. TAFE SA's partnerships with defence, mining, telecommunications and biomedical industries ensure curriculum relevance and employment pathways.
Upon completion, you can work as an electronics servicing technician in the rapidly-growing electronics industry and related sectors including defence, telecommunication, business equipment, mining and biomedical. Career opportunities include testing new products in manufacturing companies, installing and maintaining consumer electronics, or servicing electronic equipment in specialized industries. The qualification provides a pathway to further studies in electronics engineering or related fields.
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