QUALIFICATION

Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) - Flinders University Pathway

TAFE SA Code: DP00062

Study pathway: Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering (CRS1400029)

2021 start

Description

South Australia has a very strong electronics sector that specialises in the design and manufacture of defence, communication and instrumentation systems, sensors and medical devices.

Higher Education

Duration

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Up to 4 years

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

In response to COVID-19, TAFE SA has had to make some changes to how courses are delivered. If any changes are made to the delivery or completion date of your course, TAFE SA will communicate with you directly.

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location

Code

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Regency Park

952342

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Full & Part Time

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Information Session:

Wed 20 Jan 2021 6:00pm & Thu 4 Feb 2021 6:00pm at Regency Campus – Room G20

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

External

External – course materials may be mailed out in print format or sent via email. Lecturer support may be provided by phone and email. Most courses will require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

any one of:

Certificate III or higher in an Engineering related area
Completion of Year 12 and Year 12 Mathematics with a minimum ATAR of 60
Satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 140

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

Fees

Total Fees

Full Fee

$24,871

Please note that fees and funding status only apply to the initial TAFE SA qualification. Check the course page or relevant university website for details on the secondary qualification.

Student Services Fee (SSF) applies. Full-time student $20. Part-time student $10.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Uni Dual Offer Course
- You will receive an offer to both TAFE SA and University, with the University offer being conditional on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification.
- You can rest assured you have secured your University offer, pending successful completion of the TAFE SA award.
- No further application will be required.
- You will receive credit for TAFE SA studies allowing you to complete two awards dependent on the pathway selected.
- If accepted, you will receive an offer to TAFE SA and-on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification-an offer to University with no further application required.
- Important Note: The listed awards are reviewed and changes may occur without notice. Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.
- View our Uni Dual Offer Courses list

Important Information
- Main campus is Regency, but classes may also be run at Tonsley.
- The Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering has full professional recognition and accreditation by Engineers Australia. It is the only course at this level in South Australia to have received this prestigious accreditation. This means that it meets national and international quality benchmarks and it offers satisfactory preparation for graduates to enter the profession at the Engineering Associate level. Graduates with this qualification are recognised in all countries that are signatories to the Dublin Accord: Canada, Ireland , Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States.
- TAFE SA course duration is 24 months.
- You will receive 2 years credit for TAFE SA studies into the university degree upon successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification.

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a Government loan scheme that assists eligible higher education students enrolled in eligible higher education courses to pay their tuition fees. Eligible students can choose to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover all or part of their tuition fees.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Secure your pathway to university and get that competitive edge by studying this dual offer course. It will give you both a vocational and an academic qualification, setting you apart from other graduates. Based on the Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering qualification, you work as a technical officer in the rapidly-growing electronics industry and related areas like defence, mining, biomedical and communications. You may be working alongside engineers to design and prototype advanced technology, or customising computer controlled video equipment in a television studio.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) - Flinders University Pathway
This is a Higher Education qualification which leads to employment and/or fast-track into further study at university. Students benefit from small-classes, work-integrated learning with an emphasis on practical and employability skills. The course offers work placement and industry-based final year projects. It develops skills to analyse, design and integrate hardware and software in complex electronics systems. Learn how to construct, test and design advanced analog and digital electronic circuits. Design circuits to interface with sensors, motors, etc and write programs to control them. Study mathematics and physics and apply to electronics. Develop skills in communication, creative problem solving and working in teams. Learning will be enhanced by combining lectures with practical laboratory and workshop sessions, including simulation tools.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates find jobs or continue studying.

85%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

* 2019 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Analog Electronics 1	150	EABBS	ENGAEL401
Analog Electronics 2	150	EABBW	ENGAEL501
Analog Electronics 3	150	EABCC	ENGAEL601
Communication Systems	150	EABBX	ENGCOMS601
Computer Science 1	150	EABBY	ENGCOMP501
Computer Science 2	150	EABCD	ENGCOMP601
Digital Electronics 1	150	EABBR	ENGDEL501
Engineering Practice 1	150	EABBN	ENGPRAC401
Engineering Practice 2	150	EABBZ	ENGPRAC602
Engineering Project	150	EABCG	ENGPROJ601
Engineering Science	150	EABBT	ENGSCI601
Exposure to Engineering Practice	3	EABCH	ENGEXP601
Mathematics 1	150	EABBP	ENGMATH401
Mathematics 2	150	EABCA	ENGMATH501
Mathematics 3	150	EABCE	ENGMATH601
Microcontroller Programming	150	EABCB	ENGMPR601
Project Management	150	EABCF	ENGPMGT601

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

University Course	Total Units in Uni Course	Credits Granted	Guaranteed Admission
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours)	144	72	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)	144	72	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Systems) (Honours)	144	72	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)	144	72	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)	102	48	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Mechatronic)	144	67.5	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)	144	72	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) with Honours	400	100	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Ocean Engineering) with Honours	400	100	Yes
Bachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Engineering) with Honours	400	100	Yes

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Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) - Flinders University Pathway

Description

In response to COVID-19, TAFE SA has had to make some changes to how courses are delivered. If any changes are made to the delivery or completion date of your course, TAFE SA will communicate with you directly.