Telecommunications Engineering

One or more examples of telecommunications engineering must be used to develop an understanding of the scope and nature of this profession.

Some examples include: telephone systems (fixed and mobile), radio systems, television systems and satellite communication systems.

A student:

H1.1  describes the scope of engineering and critically analyses current innovations

H1.2  differentiates between the properties and structure of materials and justifies the selection of materials in engineering applications

H2.2 analyses and synthesises engineering applications in specific fields and reports on the importance of these to society

H3.1  demonstrates proficiency in the use of mathematical, scientific and graphical methods to analyse and solve problems of engineering practice

H3.2  uses appropriate written, oral and presentation skills in the preparation of detailed engineering reports

H3.3  develops and uses specialised techniques in the application of graphics as a communication tool

H4.1 investigates the extent of technological change in engineering

H4.3 applies understanding of social, environmental and cultural implications of technological change in engineering to the analysis of specific engineering problems 

H5.2 selects and uses appropriate management and planning skills related to engineering 

H6.1 demonstrates skills in research and problem-solving related to engineering