This qualification provides competencies in audio/video, data systems and computer/network hardware, medical applications and communication aspects of electronic i.e. transmitters, communications medium/channel, receivers, attenuation, noise reduction. It includes detection/surveillance. The Certificate IV in Electronics and Communication will be packaged with the Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (0.5 year) (UEE50511). Course Structure To receive the Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Semester 1 Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electro technology work Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures Semester 3 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan Additional Units Semester 1 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components Solve problems in d.c. circuits Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits Semester 2 Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs Use computer applications relevant to a workplace Assemble, set-up and test computing devices Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) (or any other Group B “CIII” unit) Troubleshoot digital sub-systems Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus Fault find and repair complex power supplies Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems Semester 3 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications completed by end of Semester 3 Semester 3 Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electro technology projects Estimate electro technology projects Evaluate and modify object oriented code programs Develop software solutions for microcontroller based systems Repair predictable faults in audio components (or any other Group B “CIII” unit) Solve oscillator problems Develop structured programs to control external devices Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report Articulation When you finish this course you may be eligible to study the Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering UEE50511.