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Title: Diploma of Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Systems) 
Code: EEBS50426
Level: 5
Accreditation date:  21st July 2026
Accreditation Expiry date: 21st July 2031

Providers that have approval to deliver this course:

Vanuatu Institute of Technology 

Course structure:

Code Title Level Credits
Core Units
GSSW0823 Apply safe work practices in the workplace  2 4
ITSPO512 Operate application software packages  2 6
ITUF0823 Use the main features and functions of a schematic diagram application to create diagrams  2 2
MEEM0523 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical election of engineering materials  2 3
HCMS0623 Demonstrate knowledge of the different medical specialties that use biomedical equipment  3 5
HCAR0423 Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and health risk factors  4 10
HCME0723 Describe and identify the different medical equipment used in Vanuatu  4 5
HCQE0523 Demonstrate knowledge of service quality, professional and ethical behavior in a health or wellbeing setting  4 10
Specialized Units
EEES0723 Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory for Electrical Service Technicians  3 4
EECP1023 Describe and construct circuits to demonstrate the operation and properties of electronic devices  3 3
EELF0823 Demonstrate knowledge of logic circuit functions and their applications  3 4
EEKM0923 Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of microcontrollers  3 5
EEAP4123 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a.c principles for electronics technicians  4 7
EEDE4323 Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of digital electronics for electronics technicians  4 7
EEDP4223 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of d.c principles for electronics technicians  4 7
EEDC0223 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of capacitance, inductance, and magnetism in direct current circuits  5 4
EEAC0117 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of alternating current and three-phase theory  5 10
ITAK0723 Apply specialized IT technical knowledge and concepts to provide support of a computer's hardware, software and network  5 12
HCAP0223 Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to biomedical engineering  5 12
HCTR0123 Demonstrate and apply principles of troubleshooting and repair techniques of medical equipment 5 7
HCBM0323 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Business Centered Maintenance in a hospital and other medical facilities  5 10
MEBE0123 Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts related to Biomedical Equipment Technology  3 10
MECR0423 Maintain commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems  5 15
Elective Units 
METD0123 Produce two-dimensional engineering drawings using CAD software  4 6
MECD0223 Produce engineering components drawings using CAD software  4 9
MECM0123 Create three-dimensional engineering models using CAD software  5 10
MEPP0123 Manipulate 3D files in preparation for 3D printing  6 10
BFUE0123 Demonstrate an understanding of an entrepreneurial profile  4 5
BFPI0223 Present business information for a business purpose  5 7
MEAM0123 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of additive manufacturing technology  5 5
GSTL0423 Demonstrate knowledge of teams and team leadership in an organization  3 4
MEEP0123 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of maintenance plans for mechanical equipment and plant  5 8
MEGT0123 Demonstrate knowledge of green technology in the biomedical engineering industry  5 11
HCEI0823 Identify and manage environmental issues related to biomedical equipment  4 5