Course description
52888WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
This applied industry focused advanced diploma covers a variety of skills such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power supply systems, quality network protection and operation. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in electrical engineering.
Who should attend?
Student applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and the following minimum entry requirements are to be strictly adhered to:
- Applicants must have at least a Year 12 or Cert III trade qualification or equivalent in a related field; AND
- They must have at least 2 years’ work experience in a related field OR
- At least 4 years’ work experience in a related field – subject to acceptance of an application for Credit to Entry AND
- Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent; OR
- A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test such as: IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 5.5 (with no individual band score less than 5.0); or equivalent; OR
- Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or by another tertiary institution, in English.
Training content
- Use Basic mathematics in engineering
- Electrical Circuits
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Apply the fundamentals of professional engineering practice
- Electrical Drawings
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Switchgear
- Electrical Machines
- Power Cables and Accessories
- Earthing and Lightning / Surge Protection
- Power System Protection
- Electrical Safety and Wiring Regulations
- Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
- Energy Efficiency and Energy Use
- Power Quality
- Power Supply System Equipment and Installations
- Network Protection
- Electrical Network Controls
- Switching Programs for Transmission and Distribution Networks
- Network Operations
Course delivery details
You are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week learning the program material and completing assessments. This includes attending weekly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program is run online on a part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take 24 months to complete.
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the capacity of electrical engineering and related industries, particularly the power supply industries, to maintain their competitiveness in a global marketplace through the application of the latest technologies, value adding to existing products, processes, and services and the development of new, sustainable and innovative solutions.
Seven threads run through the program to give students maximum, functional coverage in the broad field of electrical engineering. These threads comprise electrical technology fundamentals, distribution equipment, and protection, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, and power supply maintenance, protection, and control.
Certification / Credits
Advanced Diploma
This qualification is officially accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC), and EIT is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for delivery by EIT in all Australian states. EIT delivers this program to students worldwide.
Benefits:
- Skills in the latest electrical system and power industry technologies
- Practical guidance from experts in the field
- Global networking contacts in the industry
- Improved career prospects and income
- A world class Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Learning Outcomes
As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate contemporary issues in electrical systems engineering
- Assess and implement relevant earthing and safety regulations
- Develop appropriate procedures necessary to operate and maintain electrical equipment
- Differentiate and justify appropriate electrical distribution equipment and network protection systems
- Prepare complex technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering environment and contexts
- Analyse, diagnose, plan, design and manage solutions with respect to electrical engineering and environmental and energy management
- Prepare technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering issues relevant to the power industry
- Support the maintenance, protection and control of power supply equipment
- Assist with the management of network operations
- Manage complex projects on time and within budget
- Manage self-autonomy to achieve objectives within organisation that have outputs based on engineering application
- Communicate professionally and effectively
Graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate contemporary issues in electrical systems engineering
- Differentiate and justify appropriate electrical distribution equipment and network protection systems
- Assess and implement relevant earthing and safety regulations
- Develop appropriate procedures necessary to operate and maintain electrical equipment
- Formulate engineering solutions to scenarios related to electrical and instrumentation systems in the industry.
- Prepare complex technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering environment and contexts
- Analyse, diagnose, plan, design and manage solutions with respect to electrical engineering and environmental and energy management
- Prepare technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering issues relevant to the power industry
- Support the maintenance, protection and control of power supply equipment
- Assist with the management of network operations
- Manage complex projects on time and within budget
- Manage self-autonomy to achieve objectives within organisation that have outputs based on engineering application
- Communicate professionally and effectively
Continuing studies
- Instrumentation technician
- Electrical technician
- Service technician
- E&I technician
- Automation technician
- Engineering Associate
- Project Supervisor
- Senior technician
- Field service technician
- Electrical Supervisor
- Industrial field service technician
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The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is one of the only higher education providers in the world specializing in engineering and is fully accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government, giving you access to world class, industry-oriented education....