Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications

• The Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications at APEIRO Institute is a qualification that provides students with competencies in various areas of electronics and communications.
• These competencies include audio and video systems, data systems, computer and network hardware, medical applications, and communication aspects of electronics such as transmitters, communications channels, receivers, attenuation, and noise reduction.
• The course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to design, install, test, maintain, and repair electronic systems and equipment.
• The Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications is a nationally recognized qualification in Australia and is designed for those seeking to enter the electronics and communications industry or for those who wish to upskill and advance their careers in this field.
• The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based learning and practical hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Upon completion of the course, graduates may pursue careers in areas such as electronics engineering, telecommunications, medical equipment, audio and video production, and computer and network hardware.

The entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications at APEIRO Institute are as follows:

• The student must be 18 years old or above.
• Completion of Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification is required.
• For international students, an IELTS Academic Test Score of at least 5.5 or equivalent is required. This requirement is not applicable for Australian residents.

• Electronics Tradesperson
• Electronics Instrument Trades Worker

CORE UNITS:

- Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
- Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- Solve problems in direct current circuits
- Assemble, set up and test computing devices
- Fault find and repair complex power supplies
- Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
- Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
- Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
- Install and configure a client computer operating system and software
- Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
- Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
- Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
- Troubleshoot digital sub-systems
- Solve problems in basic electronic circuits
- Maintain documentation
- Assemble electronic components
- Select electronic components for assembly
- Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
- Develop structured programs to control external devices

ELECTIVE UNITS:

- Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
- Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
- Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
- Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
- Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
- Estimate electrotechnology projects
- Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects