Overview About this course

Explore ways to make machines move when using the right circuits. You'll be able to pursue your passions studying electronics with career pathways leading to many technologically advanced industries like medicine, aircraft, space travel, broadcasting and more.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Build and test basic electronic circuits
Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus
Repair basic electronic apparatus faults through component replacement
Use computer applications relevant to the workplace

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

A nationally accredited Certificate II qualification
The skills to construct a complex electronic control circuit
The ability to analyse voltages and currents using various test equipment
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

An analytical approach to problem-solving
Good fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
The ability to follow instructions
An aptitude for technical work
Literacy and numeracy skills at a Year 10 level or equivalent level of education

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: electronics technician, broadcast engineer, mechatronics technician, radio technician, medical equipment maintenance, robotics technician and electronics assembly worker.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate II in Electronics does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Certificate IV in Industrial Electronics and Control

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate II in Electronics does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Electronics qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 360 weighting points, including 240 core and 120 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan UEECD0027
Solve problems in direct current circuits UEECD0043
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components UEEEC0060
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEERE0001

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Deliver a service to customers BSBOPS203
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus UEECD0035
Maintain documentation UEECO0002
Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work UEECO0016
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs UEECO0017
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply UEERL0001
Operate application software packages ICTICT214
Assemble electronic components UEEAS0001
Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus UEEAS0002
Modify electronic sub-assemblies UEEAS0003
Select electronic components for assembly UEEAS0004
Set up and check electronic component assembly machines UEEAS0005
Use lead-free soldering techniques UEEAS0006
Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities UEECD0008
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0020
Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities UEECD0021
Identify effects of energy on machinery and materials in an energy sector environment UEECD0023
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits UEECD0025
Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits UEECD0040
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051
Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment UEECD0052
Assemble, set up and test computing devices UEECS0003
Install and configure a client computer operating system and software UEECS0022
Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) UEECS0029
Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices UEEDV0012
Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits UEEDV0013
Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment UEEEC0002
Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides UEEEC0039
Install fire detection and warning system apparatus UEEEC0041
Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations UEEEC0046
Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies UEEEC0055
Set up and test residential video/audio equipment UEEEC0062
Solve problems in basic electronic circuits UEEEC0065
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices UEEIC0002

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Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEECD0016

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0019

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan UEECD0027

Solve problems in direct current circuits UEECD0043

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components UEEEC0060

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector UEERE0001

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Deliver a service to customers BSBOPS203

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus UEECD0035

Maintain documentation UEECO0002

Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work UEECO0016

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs UEECO0017

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply UEERL0001

Operate application software packages ICTICT214

Assemble electronic components UEEAS0001

Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus UEEAS0002

Modify electronic sub-assemblies UEEAS0003

Select electronic components for assembly UEEAS0004

Set up and check electronic component assembly machines UEEAS0005

Use lead-free soldering techniques UEEAS0006

Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities UEECD0008

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0020

Identify and select components, accessories and materials for energy sector work activities UEECD0021

Identify effects of energy on machinery and materials in an energy sector environment UEECD0023

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits UEECD0025

Solve basic problems electronic and digital equipment and circuits UEECD0040

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051

Use routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment UEECD0052

Assemble, set up and test computing devices UEECS0003

Install and configure a client computer operating system and software UEECS0022

Set up and configure basic local area network (LAN) UEECS0029

Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices UEEDV0012

Solve problems in voice and data communications circuits UEEDV0013

Assemble and install reception antennae and signal distribution equipment UEEEC0002

Install and test microwave antennae and waveguides UEEEC0039

Install fire detection and warning system apparatus UEEEC0041

Operate and maintain amateur radio communication stations UEEEC0046

Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/sub-assemblies UEEEC0055

Set up and test residential video/audio equipment UEEEC0062

Solve problems in basic electronic circuits UEEEC0065

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices UEEIC0002

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