TAFE NSW
12 months
Learn to build, test, and repair electronic circuits through hands-on practical training. This nationally recognised Certificate II prepares you for careers in electronics, robotics, medical equipment maintenance, and broadcasting industries.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, to be well-prepared for the course, you should have an analytical approach to problem-solving, good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, the ability to follow instructions, an aptitude for technical work, and literacy and numeracy skills at a Year 10 level or equivalent. TAFE NSW tailors courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have additional entry requirements. Support is available to help you prepare for the course.
The course comprises 360 weighting points including 240 core and 120 specialty units. Core units cover: repairing basic electronic apparatus, applying environmental and sustainable procedures, work health and safety regulations, solving problems in direct current circuits, fabricating and assembling components, and documenting WHS risk control measures. Specialty units include: electronic component assembly and soldering, microprocessor device operation, computer system setup, networking and communications, antenna installation, video/audio equipment setup, amateur radio operation, fire detection systems, and various cabling and wiring techniques for different voltage levels and applications.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) offering nationally recognised qualifications that are portable across Australian states. The institute provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to modern facilities. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers flexible study options including on-campus, online, hybrid, and workplace-based delivery to suit diverse student needs.
Graduates pursue careers as electronics technicians, broadcast engineers, mechatronics technicians, radio technicians, medical equipment maintenance specialists, robotics technicians, and electronics assembly workers. The qualification provides strong pathways to further study, including progression to Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control. The skills developed are applicable across diverse industries including telecommunications, aerospace, medical devices, entertainment, and renewable energy sectors.
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