Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

The total course fee is $45,000. This comprises a Tuition Fee of $AU 10,500 and a Non-Tuition Fee of $AU 55,500.

The course runs for 104 weeks (including holiday breaks) with a volume of learning of 2,320 hours. It is delivered face to face — theory is conducted on campus at Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, and practical learning takes place at TEDI's Technical Electronics Centre at 17 David St, Brunswick, Victoria, for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

International students need a minimum IELTS (General) score of 6.0 for direct entry, or a score of 5.5 combined with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or 5.0 combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS. Equivalent scores from other approved tests such as PTE Academic (50), Cambridge English Advanced (169), or TOEFL iBT (64) are also accepted. Test results must not be older than two years. Students may also qualify by demonstrating they have studied in English for at least five years in an approved country, or by being a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Republic of Ireland.

TEDI will provide access to computers with internet during classroom hours. For practical learning, TEDI will provide access to equipment including, but not limited to, soldering iron, soldering wire, multimeter, cable stripper, screwdriver kit, and tongs, all located in the practical lab at the Technical Electronics Centre. Students are also expected to have access to their own laptop or computer with Windows 7 or higher and MS Office applications for self-study.

Graduates may pursue roles such as Technician and Trades Worker, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker, Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant, Electronic Equipment Trades Worker, or Telecommunications Engineer. Additionally, successful completion may enable students to apply for a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at TAFE or universities. Note that TEDI does not claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses.