Electronics Communications Certificate - ACIT Information Technology Courses

CERTIFICATE III IN ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

OVERVIEW

The Certificate III in Electronics and Communications is for anyone seeking a successful career in electronics, communications and computer equipment servicing.

Students will gain an in depth understanding of the operation of electronic circuits used in analogue and digital electronic and communications equipment. The course provides practical training on how to build, troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuits, computer hardware and networks.

The program also includes industry certification training modules. These modules teach students the core body of knowledge within these highly in demand certifications and prepare students to take the respective international certification exams.

The certifications taught are A+ and Network+. The training is relevant, practical, and hands on. The program provides a foundation for further study towards qualifications in Information Technology Networking, and Electronics.

COURSE SUBJECTS

Fundamentals of Electrical Components and Circuits

This subject explores basic concepts such as voltage, current, power and resistance in series, parallel and combination circuits. Students should gain an understanding of the principles of electricity and basic circuits through the analysis of passive and active circuit components.

Fundamentals of Electricity
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Ohm''s Law
Electrical Measurements – Meters
Power
DC Circuits
Magnetism
Inductance
Capacitance
AC Circuits
Resonance Circuits
Transformers
Semiconductor Fundamentals
PN Junction Diodes
Zener Diodes
Bipolar Transistors
Field Effect Transistors
Thyristors
Integrated Circuits
Optoelectric Devices

Electrical Safety

This subject teaches responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Hazards and risk control measures
Electrical and non-electrical isolation
Safe use of tools and equipment
Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies

High Reliability Hand Soldering

This is a practical hands-on subject covering the hand mounting, removal and rework of Through Hole Components on Printed Wiring Boards and wire terminations.

General Soldering Information
Soldering Techniques.
Stripping and Tinning Stranded Wires
Installing and Soldering Tinned Wires
Components-Through Hole Mount(THM)
Components-Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Desoldering-THM and SMT
Evaluation
Conformal Coatings and Solder Masks
Pad and Track Repairs
Run/Track/Trace Repairs
Burn Repairs
Edge Connectors/Fingers
Modifications

Linear Electronic Circuits

This subject teaches students to analyse, build, and troubleshoot signal and power amplifiers and power supplies using electronic devices including diodes, transistors and integrated circuits.

Power Supplies
Amplifier Basics
Amplifier Applications
Oscillators
Waveshaping Circuits

Digital Electronic Circuits

This subject teaches students to analyse, build, and troubleshoot digital circuits using digital techniques and logic devices.

Binary Number System
Basic Logic Gates
Simplifying Logic Circuits
Sequential Logic Circuits
Combinational Logic Circuits
Microprocessor Basics

Professional Practice

This subject teaches commercial and practical aspects of electronic servicing work.

Sourcing and purchasing materials and parts for installation or service work
Providing quotations for installation or service work
Fixing and securing equipment
Providing basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

Computer Applications

This subject teaches general computer literacy. Students should become proficient in using computers for office work. The subject addresses the needs of the modern office environment where computers are used to create documents or record and present information.

Using the Internet and email
Using a Computer and Managing Data
Word Processing with MS Word
Spreadsheets with MS Excel
Databases with MS Access
Presentations with MS PowerPoint

A+ Theory and Practical

The A+ Theory and practical subject provides students with a compressive understanding of how to build and service Personal Computer (PC) hardware and how to install and configure commonly used PC operating systems. The course provides a foundation for a career in PC servicing.

Identify all parts of a PC
Discuss the functions and interactions of all PC subsystems
Identify and troubleshoot common PC hardware problems
Select quality PCs and constituent components based on performance and cost
Install, replace, and upgrade PC hardware components
Install and troubleshoot PC peripherals such as printers
Install and configure commonly used PC operating systems

Network+ Theory and Practical

The Network+ Theory and practical subject provides students with a compressive understanding of how to build and configure computer networks and install and configure commonly used network operating systems. The course provides a foundation for a career in network installation and servicing.

Network Protocols
Networking Hardware
WANs, Internet Access, and Remote Connectivity
Network Operating Systems and Windows Server Based Networking
In-Depth TCP/IP Networking
Network Security

TOTAL COURSE HOURS 1080
TOTAL DURATION: 54 teaching weeks plus up to 24 holiday weeks

POSSIBLE VOCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Electronics Technician
Electronic Equipment Installer
Electronic Equipment Maintenance
Field Service Technician
Computer Support Technician
Computer Network Installer

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Australian College of Information Technology requires the following of its students, before they can enroll in our courses:

IELTS LEVEL5.5 (if English is not your first language)
Australian year 10 or equivalent. Eg. G.C.E. O level

Disclaimer: Offer of course units is subject to student number viability. Information in course summaries is subject to change prior to commencement of course units. This document, together with the pre-enrolment information and course unit outlines form the full and complete description of this course.