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UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Formal recognition for technical officers who develop, commission, redesign and modify electronic communications components, apparatus and systems.
Overview

Turn years of hands-on senior electronics and communications engineering work into the UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering, a nationally recognised qualification covering the design and validation/evaluation of electronics and communication equipment and systems, risk management, project estimation and management, and technical advice or sales. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your senior technical experience to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Advanced Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Technical Officer (Electronic and Communications Engineering)
Develops, commissions, redesigns and modifies electronic communications components, sub-assemblies, apparatus and systems, and may oversee installation or modification of systems and equipment.

Reference: training.gov.au

Trade RecognitionFormal recognition of the design, validation and project management skills you have already developed in electronics and communications engineering.
Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as a related engineering degree, or into a senior technical management role.
Nationally Recognised
ASQA Registered
RPL Specialist

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

  • System design or validation/evaluation records for electronics or communications equipment
  • Risk management or project estimation records you have produced
  • Technical advice, sales or specification documentation you have prepared
  • Records showing you have commissioned or redesigned electronic communications systems
  • Project management records for electronics or communications engineering work
  • Client or employer documentation confirming your senior technical responsibilities
  • Work health and safety records relevant to electronics and communications engineering
  • Technical reports, drawings or specifications you have authored

Working Photos & Videos

  • Photos taken on site carrying out senior electronics or communications engineering work
  • You clearly visible performing design, validation or project management tasks in a professional setting
  • Videos recorded on site showing you performing electronics and communications engineering tasks
  • Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

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How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: UEE60220
  • Qualification Name: Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • AQF Level: 6

Notes

This is a points-based qualification (Electrotechnology Training Package) rather than a fixed unit count — core units are set, and elective units are selected to reach the elective points target shown above.

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Check Personalised quote after your consultation
Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
Check RTO name and all payment options included
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Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering through RPL?
Yes, RPL lets your electronics and communications engineering experience be formally assessed against the requirements of the UEE60220 Advanced Diploma. A partner RTO reviews your evidence and conducts the assessment needed to confirm you meet the national standard.
What evidence is needed for RPL at Advanced Diploma level in electronics and communications engineering?
Assessors look for evidence of senior technical work, not a set number of years. System design or validation and evaluation records for electronics or communications equipment, risk management or project estimation records, and technical advice, sales or specification documentation you've produced all build a clearer picture of your skills at this level.
Is an RPL Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering the same as one from full-time study?
Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered qualification, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO, no matter which pathway was used. RPL recognises the skills you've already built through your career, rather than being a different credential.
What kind of role does this qualification lead to?
It's built around the Technical Officer (Electronic and Communications Engineering) role, covering developing, commissioning, redesigning and modifying electronic communications components and systems, and potentially overseeing installation or modification work. That reflects a senior technical role rather than a hands-on trade position.

Secure your status as a senior electronics and communications engineering professional today

Turn your senior electronics and communications engineering experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma qualification.

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