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Certificate II in Electronics


 National Code: UEE21920
 TAFE SA Code: TP01204


2025 start

Description

Reboot your career as an electronics assembler, technician’s trade assistant, or computer service agent with this nationally recognised course. You will gain the transferrable skills and knowledge you need to work in the fast-evolving electronics industry. Learn how to identify and resolve computer hardware problems and gain practical skills in the assembly, installation, repair, and re-assembly of electronic and computer equipment. Make this your entry point for further study in electronics or an apprenticeship. Trade skills done right at TAFE SA.

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18 months 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

552306

Blended 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 Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day & Evening Day & Evening
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On campus/location

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

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

Blended

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.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

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

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, safety glasses and appropriate workwear (eg long pants, long sleeve hi-vis shirt) (approx.
$100

  • $200) Incidental items
    • $100.00 for text book, tools and components

    • Fees

    Average cost per semester
    Total Fees for the 18 month course
    Subsidised
    $78
    $234
    Concession
    $78
    $234
    You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
    Subsidised Training Eligibility
    Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
    What is the CSPA?

    This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

    Fee Free Training Eligibility
    Full Fee
    $2,418
    $7,254

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

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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

      Graduates can find employment as electronics assemblers or trade assistants.

      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

      Certificate II in Electronics (UEE21920)
      This course covers workplace safety, solving problems in d.c. circuits and repairing basic electronic apparatus faults by replacing components. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 7 core units and elective units totalling 120 points.

      Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

      90%*
      of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
      87%*
      of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



      * 2023 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 elective 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 elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

      Core

      Name Nominal Hours
      Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 20
      Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 20
      Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 20
      Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 40
      Participate in Development and Follow a Personal Competency Development Plan 20
      Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components 40
      Solve problems in direct current circuits 80

      Elective

      Name Nominal Hours
      Assemble electronic components 40
      Assemble, set up and test computing devices 80
      Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 20
      Select electronic components for assembly 20
      Use lead-free soldering techniques 40

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    Certificate II in Electronics
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