Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

About the course

Build advanced skills in electronics and communications engineering, focusing on electronic products, systems and processes. You’ll develop technical capability in areas aligned to electrical/electronic and telecommunications engineering, with practical, industry-relevant learning delivered on campus. This Advanced Diploma supports progression into technical roles in the electrical and communications engineering discipline. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical roles supporting the design, testing, installation and maintenance of electronic and communications systems across industry. Work may involve fault-finding, system commissioning, documentation and assisting engineers on projects in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, services and infrastructure. Typical pathways include technical officer and related electronics/communications engineering support roles at an Advanced Diploma level. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)