Electrotechnology is a fast developing, high tech industry spanning occupations in the electrical, sustainable energy, electronic, communications and information technology fields.
It is currently a multibillion dollar industry in Australia and the nature of the industry is merging and growing as technology changes and develops in new fields, such as data communication, home automation, intelligent systems for industrial and facilities management, fire and security systems and other new technologies.
Ye Lin Hein with an International student and Peter Goode, teacher, Electrical Engineering |
The trends indicate it is a growth area for job opportunities.
According to Mr Vince Blanco, Head Teacher - Electrical Engineering, a much sought after presenter in the field of electrotechnology, one of the popular courses among international students in the fast developing electrotechnology area is the 2-year Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (Course No. 17789).
Mr Blanco explained the students gain a qualification with elective sustainable/renewable energy units as part of their Diploma.
This is unique to Mount Druitt College of TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute and value added when it comes to future employment.
He explained "We have industry contacts with Energy Australia, Integral Energy, a medical electronics communications company and satellite communications links with Vodafone, Optus and Telstra which assist students to gain the 144 hours work experience which is a requirement to complete the qualification."
In the group photo (left to right) are Kashif Ali (Pakistan), Miguel Quineche (local student), Dilkushan Perera (Sri Lanka), Ohaegbu Callistus Tochi Achunaulo (Nigeria), Sahil Chraya (India) and Phye Win Htoo (Myanmar) - some of the current students in the Diploma Programme. |
The academic entry requirements for the Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering for students from Sri Lanka are 3 passes at the GCE A/L or 2 passes at the London A/L.
A recent academic IELTS score of 5.5 is an essential English entry requirement. Students in this Diploma course will also gain the Certificate 3 in Electronics and Communications.
Currently the course is in high demand as it aligns with the occupation of Electronics equipment tradesperson on the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship's (DIAC) Skilled Occupation and Critical Skills List.
Career opportunities for those who successfully complete the Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering include: electronics engineering tradesperson, electronic equipment tradesperson/technician involved in the installation, setup, maintenance and repair of a broad range of electronic equipment.
Specific areas include but are not limited to: consumer and professional audio and video equipment, communications equipment, electronic security, computer hardware, entertainment/amusement machines and office/business machines.
For more information on TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute and college locations in Sydney, please contact
In Sri Lanka
David Samuel, Manager-Business Development, Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
Phone: 2463253 (Direct) 2463200 (through Reception)
Email: David.Samuel@austrade.gov.au
In Sydney, Australia
Veronica Ryan, Manager International Students, TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute
Phone: +61 - 2 - 4724 8291
Email: veronica.ryan@tafensw.edu.au
Web site: wsi.tafensw.edu.au/international |
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