Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

TAFE SA students gain excellent practical skills at a technician level, in the design and implementation of hardware and software for electronics and computer systems technology. Graduates can find employment as technical officers, servicing technicians and electronics/computer systems assemblers. In the computer systems engineering field, graduates may find faults, install and administer complex computer networks and networking equipment and micro-processor based technology. In the electronics engineering field, graduates may install, commission, maintain or design electronics systems and equipment like robotic assemblies, satellite and radar communications or audio visual equipment. If you are considering a career where you work with leading edge technology in an exciting and fast-paced industry then electronics and computer systems engineering is the right choice. Electronics is the enabling technology that provides the medium for communications and entertainment; guards health and safety; and facilitates the creativity and productivity of the community. TAFE SA offers certificate, diploma; advanced diploma qualifications which could lead to employment in any of the electronics, defence, mining, biomedical and entertainment industries.

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.

Award Courses - SATAC application process

• Applications for Semester 1 2009 must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
• Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
• Applications for Places Available courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

• Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
  Selecting, installing, commissioning and maintaining computer equipment, networks and systems; administering computer networks; installing multiple servers on a single network; commissioning computer systems; interfacing computers and networks to microprocessor controlled devices; programming in C, C++ and/or assembly language; plus supervisory units such as implementing and monitoring OH&S procedures and managing effective workplace relationships.

Award Courses - SATAC application process

• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
• Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 1 (or equivalent) and 1 year full time equivalent work experience in any area
• Any Certificate II in same area
• Any Certificate III
• Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)
• 2 years full time equivalent work experience in any area

Successful completion of this course provides you with the Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering. Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2050 in 2009. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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