2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

TAFE Courses I Engineering and Technology 177
Diploma: Employment as a technical officer who performs design, manufacture,
analysis, supervision and engineering liaison. Other opportunities include a
systems manager or support officer for computer systems. It also provides a
foundation for further study towards obtaining a degree.
Course duration
Certificate IV: Approximately nine months full-time (in addition to Certificate II in
Computer Systems) or equivalent part-time.
Diploma: Two years full-time (including Certificate II and Certificate IV levels) or
equivalent part-time.
Course subjects
Certificate III
TH202
Using a Graphical User Interface
NBB02 Occupational Health & Safety
NE178 DC Power Supplies
NE179 Digital Electronics 1
NE184 Electronic Hand-Soldering Technology
VBB219 Electrical Fundamentals
VBB220 Basic Test Equipment
VBB221 Analogue Systems
VBB222 Digital Systems
VBB223 Introduction to Internet
VBB225 Engineering Management & Communications 1
VBB229 Mathematics for Electronics 2
VBB230 Assembly Techniques
Certificate IV
The following modules are only a selection of topics available. Some are subject
to change depending upon demand for particular topics and upon rules for the
award.
EA 121 MicroProcessor Systems (Hawthorn only)
EA126 Introduction to Programming
EA129 Network Cables and Connectors
EA183 MicroProcessor Fundamentals
EA187 Introduction to 'C' Programming
EA196 Single-User Operating Systems
EB120 Advanced Computer Test-Equipment (Hawthorn only)
ITH303 Installing & Managing a GUI
ITH402 Configuring & Optimising a Gut
ITH404 PC Support (Hawthorn only)
NEl03 Microcomputer Applications (Croydon only)
NE105 Advanced Test Equipment (Croydon only)
NEllO Data Communications Fundamentals
NE180 Digital Electronics 2
NE182 Amplifiers 1
NE183 Amplifiers 2
VBB226 Engineering Management & Communications 2
VBB230 Assembly Techniques (Croydon only)
VBB231 Digital Electronics 3
Diploma
The following modules are only a selection of topics available. Some are subject
to change depending upon demand for particular topics and on rules for award.
CES012 Local Area Network Analysis (Hawthorn only)
CES013 Local Area Networks (Hawthorn only)
EA 194 PC Systems Support (Croydon only)
EB124 Computer Systems Architecture
EB128 Multi-User Operating Systems
EB129 Network Administration
EB161 Advanced Power Supplies
EB176
EB181
EB301
EB303
ITA519
VBB227
VBB232
VBB239
VBB242
VBB243
VBB248
Electronic Systems
Digital Design (Hawthorn only)
Middleware Operations (Croydon only)
Middleware Fundamentals (Croydon only)
Object Oriented Programming
Engineering Management & Communications 3
Transducers
Advanced Internet (Hawthorn only)
Electrical/Electronics Industrial Practices (Hawthorn only)
Object Oriented Code Applications
Multi-media Systems
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, with
passes in Units 1 and 2 - Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4 - Mathematics
(any). Mature age applicants and others who do not meet these requirements,
should enquire directly to the department
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to study part-time or commence mid-year should contact the
department listed below to obtain an application form, or complete the online
application form at: www.1afe.swin.edu.au!eng!
Further information
Contact the Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology on:
(03) 9213 6690 (Croydon and Wantirnai, or
(03) 9214 8875 (Hawthorn)
Email: tafeeng@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au!eng!
ELECTRICAL
14935VIC Certificate I in Electrical
(Pre-Apprenticeship)
The electrical courses are designed to prepare students wishing to gain an
electrical apprenticeship with the electrical apprentice training required to
become a qualified electrician. Post trade training is available to become qualified
at the Certificate IV in Electrical level.
Aims & Objectives
This course aims to provide students with general knowledge and skills in the
electrical industry, and an enhanced opportunity to gain an apprenticeship.
Campus
Hawthorn; Wantirna
Career opportunities
Apprentice electrician or electrical trainee.
Course duration
Approximately 540 hours over six months (4 days per week).
Course subjects
EPC173 Functional Maths
EPC193 Electrical Engineering Drawing
NBB02 Occupational Health & Safety
NBB04 Computing in Engineering
NE172 Electrical Wiring & Equipment 1
NE175 Workshop Practices
NE31 Electrical Drawing Interpretation & Connection
NEC05 Project Work
NEC06 Wiring Regulations, Accessories & Circuit Protection
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002