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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

This diploma prepares you to build, install, test and look after electronic and communications systems, from individual components and sub-assemblies through to complete installations.

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Study mode: On campus
  • Course code: UEE50520

Where you can study this course

Where

  • TAFE NSW

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    Campuses
    Ultimo
    Duration
    2 years
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • Charles Darwin University

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    Campuses
    12 campuses
    Duration
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.

  • TAFE Queensland

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    Campuses
    30 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

  • TAFE SA

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    Campuses
    26 campuses
    Duration
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.

  • North Metropolitan TAFE

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    Campuses
    Midland
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.

  • Chisholm Institute

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    Campuses
    7 campuses
    Duration
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    What students say

    Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with student support and course content. Some students found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support.

  • South Metropolitan TAFE

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    Campuses
    Thornlie
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Students often rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on both teaching and campus facilities. Some also found student support frustrating to access.

  • TAFE International Western Australia

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    Campuses
    TAFE International Western Australia
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    Full fee
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    What students say

    Many students value the student support they receive, though a number found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on communication.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in how electronic systems work
  • patience for tracking down faults methodically
  • a careful approach to workplace safety
  • good communication skills for working with others

What will you learn?

You learn to commission new equipment so it runs to specification, redesign existing circuits when requirements change, and track down faults when something stops working. A good part of the study covers the safety and environmental rules that apply to electrotechnology and energy sector work, plus planning your own skill development as you go. It suits people who like hands-on troubleshooting and want more technical depth than a trade qualification gives.

  • Workplace health and safety
  • Energy sector risk control
  • Commissioning electronic systems
  • Redesigning circuits and systems
  • Environmental and sustainability practices
  • Personal competency planning

Units of competency (7 core)

Everyone completes these core units. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).