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Associate Degree in Applied Technologies

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is a new pathway to a career in exciting fields including Cyber Security and Industry Automation (Industry 4.0). This course has been developed in response to industry demand for graduates with practical skills in these rapidly expanding areas.

Key details

Degree Type

Associate Degree

Duration

2 - 5 years full-time

Course Code

Z2F

Intake Months

Feb

About this course

Throughout the course, you'll acquire hands-on experience by solving real world problems using a range of technologies. With its work-based, industry-led delivery and its emphasis on applied technology, the program is a world away from traditional IT degrees. The two year (full time) duration offers the opportunity to graduate fast, with highly relevant work-ready skills in areas such as the sensor networks, robotics, and information security and data analytics for cyber security. If you've never considered a career in IT but love all things 'tech', this course could be for you.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points), at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

What you will learn

1 Evaluate knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes required to develop and enhance career opportunities

2 Evaluate and select technologies, tools and techniques to apply in a range of industry contexts

3 Apply problem solving and design approaches to identify and communicate solutions or innovations

4 Apply technologies across digital and innovation landscapes

5 Evaluate and present technical information

Career pathways

For graduates this qualification could assist you to gain roles which could include service technician, technical consultant, systems technician, site installation technician or project support officer. For graduates already working in the information and communications technology industry, the Associate degree in Applied Technologies may enable you to progress into managerial roles, leading a small team, becoming a specialist in the automation systems field. Given how ubiquitous technology is across industries and occupations, your career opportunities are vast. Some key sectors with high demand for the skills and knowledge offered by this course include:

Green and Renewable Technologies
Robotics and Intelligence System
Finance Industry
Cyber Security Consulting
Startups
Logistics and Supply Chains
Defence
Local, State and Federal Government and Departments
Health Care
Agriculture and Agri-technology
Telecommunication and Sensor Networks
Food Production and Processing

Course structure

Completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies requires 200 credit points including:

A Core (100 credit points)
A Stream (50 credit points)
Electives (50 credit points)

Please note that the availability of streams may vary from year to year dependent on student numbers and availability of required units.

Credit for prior study or work

You may be eligible for advanced standing (i.e. credit points) in this associate degree if you:

Have completed an award such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at the University, from TAFE or another institution;
Are currently studying another associate degree at the University or at another institution;
Have completed studies towards a Bachelor degree at the University or from another institution.

Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Tasmania.

80.9%

Overall satisfaction

87.8%

Skill scale

74.3%

Teaching scale

58.4%

Employed full-time

$60k

Average salary

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