Queens Academic Group

Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications L6 (DET6)

About the Programme

The aim of the Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Level 6 is to provide the basic knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in a range of roles in the electronics and telecommunications industries, or for further study in this area.

This 120-credit programme offers an expansive foundation in electronic circuitry and communications engineering technology.
The programme content merges appropriate knowledge of electronics, communication engineering, mathematics, and electronics communication systems. It provides a broad base of technical competence of the basic building blocks of electronic devices and electronic communications technologies.

This programme is approved and accredited by NZQA.

Entry Criteria

minimum of a Level 5 qualification in the field of Electronics/Telecommunications (or equivalent skills and knowledge)
IELTS band score of at least 6.0 (Academic); or TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent knowledge and skills.

If you are a New Zealand student under 20 years of age, there are additional entry requirements. Please contact us for further information.

Core Papers

DET500* Engineering Mathematics
DET510* Electrical Principles, Circuits & Electrical Devices
DET600* Digital Electronics
DET610* Electronic Communication Systems
DET620* Data Communications and Networking
DET630* Antenna and Wave Propagation

*Graduates of this qualification will be able to be able to transfer any or all of these credits (120) to the Queens Academic Group Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunications Level 7.

Further Study

QAG Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunications Level 7 (DET7)

Job Opportunities
Graduates of this diploma may pursue career opportunities in a wide range of entry level roles in the electronics and telecommunications industries eg. operations and maintenance technician, electronics sales/service representative, telecommunications technician, communication systems installer, or field service representative.

Paper Summaries

DET500 Engineering Mathematics
Level 5
Credit 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Prerequisite Nil

Aim: This paper covers vector algebra and geometry: equations of lines and planes. Linear algebra: matrix operations, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: logarithmic differentiation, improper integrals, integration by parts. Sequences and series: convergence, power series, Taylor polynomials. Ordinary differential equations: first order, second order with constant coefficients, boundary value problems, systems of ODEs. Multivariable calculus: partial derivatives, directional derivatives, chain rule, maxima and minima. Laplace and Z- Transforms; Fourier Series and Transforms; Optimization; and Statistics and Probabilities

DET510 Electrical Principles, Circuits & Electronic Devices
Level 5
Credits 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Prerequisite Nil

Aim: This paper introduces semiconductor-based devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, FETs, and related components. Emphasis is on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications in power supplies; small signal amplifiers; and switching and control circuits. It also covers DC and AC electricity with emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Students should also be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.

DET600 Digital Electronics
Level 6
Credits 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Co-requisite DET510

Aim: This paper covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC converters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

DET610 Electronic Communication Systems
Level 6
Credit 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Prerequisite DET510

Aim: This paper introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment.

DET620 Data Communication and Networking
Level 6
Credit 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Prerequisite DET600

Aim This paper introduces the following: (1) Analysis and design of computer networks; (2) Layered architecture of Internet; (3) Protocol layers and their service models; (4) Principles of network applications and application protocols such as HTTP, FTP, and SMTP; (5) Principles of transport layer services and transport-layer protocols such as TCP and UDP; (6) Virtual-circuit networks(7) Broadcast and multicast routing. Introduction to link-layer and its services; (8) Network architectures: cellular networks, ad hoc networks; access protocols; (9) Radio and network resource management; (10) Mobility and location management; (11) Routing; (13) Mobile-IP; (14) Current wireless technologies for personal, local and satellite networks.

DET630 Antenna and Wave Propagation
Level 6
Credit 20
Version 1
Introduced 2009
Co-requisite DET610

Aim: This paper examines the fundamental solutions of time-varying Maxwell’s equations and applies them to design antennas and understand radio wave propagation phenomena in modern communication and radar systems. Three major topics will be covered: 1) fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation with application to antenna theory and design, 2) electromagnetic wave propagation, scattering and diffraction, with application to understanding wireless communication channels, and 3) numerical and asymptotic methods for simulating complex electromagnetic wave interactions in real-world scenarios.