You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how here), once you have paid your fees.

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus

This course will be delivered over two days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30am - 4:00pm.

If you wish to study this course part-time, please contact us(opens in a new tab)  to discuss your options, or chat to the Head of Program at enrolment.

At-home study

As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately two - four hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.

You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours. 

This is a foundation course, on completion you'll be equipped to take on entry level work in the fields of

• automation
• robotics
• eletronics technician
• electronic engineering
• smart technologies
• mechatronics engineering
• electrical trades
• instrumentation trades

This list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

Other costs for consideration:

• Personal Protective Equipment - steel capped boots, clear safety glasses, long sleeved cotton shirt, long pants and ear protection
• Non-programmable CASIO scientific calculator (with instruction booklet). This must have Engineering Symbol Function on the calculator, ie Engineering Notation Calculator.