Overview

The course delivers a critical blend of knowledge and skills, covering technology in electrical engineering, industry analysis and forecasts, leadership, management and everything that is relevant to a modern electrical engineer. You will not only hear from outstanding experts in each of the key areas but undertake practical sessions and exercises. This course is not intended as a substitute for a 4 or 5 year engineering degree or diploma, or for an accomplished and experienced professional electrical engineer who is working at the leading edge of electrical practice in these varied fields. It is however, intended to be the distillation of the key skills and know-how in practical, state-of-the-art electrical engineering.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for people from an electrical background. It has been developed for those whose time is limited and who work in a critical role or situations where a lengthy time away for study is impossible.

1.  Electrical Engineers and Technicians
2.  Project Engineers
3.  Instrumentation and Design Engineers
4.  Electrical Technicians
5.  Field Technicians
6.  Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
7.  Energy Management Consultants
8.  Automation and Process Engineers
9.  Project and Production Managers
10.  Consulting Engineers
11.  Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
12.  Graduate Engineers

NB: The course description of all EIT "Certificate" courses has been changed to "Professional Certificate of Competency". Some course brochures are not yet updated. The actual certificate received by successful students will include the new title.

 

Course Outline

MODULE 1

SETTING THE SCENE

 Issues, timing, instructors and protocols to be followed during the exercises. Participants will be introduced to each other and their assigned team.

 

UNDERSTANDING ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

 Engineering drawing for electrical engineers

 Single line and 3-line diagrams

 Cabling and wiring drawings

 Layout drawings

 Advances arising from computer aided drafting (CAD)

 

MODULE 2

ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION FUNDAMENTALS

 Common distribution system alternatives

 Planning of power distribution system

 Fault level in electrical systems and their role in the choice of equipment

 Fault current evaluation of simple power distribution systems

 In-plant generation requirements and alternatives

 Distribution equipment sizing

 Power distribution system automation

 Maintenance and asset management in distribution systems

 

MODULE 3

CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SWITCHGEAR

 Circuit breaker basics

 Difference between isolator and circuit breaker

 Principle of arc quenching

 Major components

 Enclosures for indoor use and IP ratings

 HV circuit breakers

 Common types of HV circuit breakers (inc SF6)

 Outdoor construction examples

 Operating principles of different type of CBs

 Maintenance aspects of HV circuit breakers

 LV circuit breakers

 Common types of LV circuit breakers (ACB, MCCB, Motor CB and Miniature CB)

 Selection of circuit breakers and switchgear, their ratings and specifications

 

MODULE 4

POWER CABLES

 Introduction

 Basic theory

 Selection of cables and installation

 Joints and termination

 Jointing and termination practice

 Commissioning and periodic testing

 Failure modes and fault detection

 New trends in cable technology

 

MODULE 5

EARTHING AND LIGHTING SURGE PROTECTION

 Electrical system earthing

 Earth electrode systems

 Earthing design of substations

 Lightning and protection against lightning

 Lightning protection of structures, electrical lines and substations

 Lightning protection of marine electrical systems

 Surge protection

 Electrical noise and mitigation-role of earthing

 

MODULE 6

POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

 Need for protection

 Fuses

 Instrument transformers

 Tripping power source

 Relays and relay coordination

 Principles of unit protection

 Switchgear (busbar) protection

 Transformer protection

 Motor protection relays

 Generator protection

 

MODULE 7

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND WIRING REGULATIONS

 An Introduction to Electrical Safety, National

Wiring Regulations e.g., AS/NZ 3000

 Role of protective earthing in electrical safety

 Hazards due to electrical arcing and heating

 Safety aspect in electrical design and selection

 Safe operation and maintenance

 Substation safety

 

MODULE 8

TESTING, COMMISSIONING, TROUBLE SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

 Fundamentals of testing

 Insulation testing

 High potential tests

 Oil testing

 TAN Delta testing

 Partial Discharge (PD) testing

 Impulse testing

 Transformer testing

 Cable testing

 

MODULE 9

ENERGY USE AND EFFICIENCY

 What is energy efficiency?

 Alternative energy sources

 Electrical energy generation/usage

 Energy efficient practices in electricity use

 Energy cost structures

 Introduction to energy audits

 

MODULE 10

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PROJECTS

 Fundamentals of project management

 Time management

 Cost management

 Integrated cost and time management

 Management of the project team

 Risk management

 

CONTRACT LAW

 Elements of contracts

 Performance and breaches of contracts

 Time extensions and liquidated damages

 

PREPARATION FOR PRESENTATIONS

Each team will prepare for the presentations. The instructors will spend time with each group to ensure that their materials are presented as effectively and practically as possible

 

MODULE 11

BUDGETING AND FINANCE OF ELECTRICAL PROJECTS

 Introduction

 Basic accounting concepts

 Budget preparation and control

 Estimation and costing

 Time value of money and discount rates - DCF, NPV and IRR

 Capital budgeting

MODULE 12

DELEGATE PRESENTATIONS

Throughout the technical modules, participants operating in small teams, complete a series of exercises based on constructing a new plant. Time will be set aside to collate the exercises into a presentation. During this session, each team will present its plans to the other teams.

REVIEW OF EXERCISES AND CASE STUDY

A review will be made on the exercises and submissions and builds on previous sessions. The instructors will participate here.

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Course Fees

What are the fees for my country?

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Course fees are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be complex to navigate and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. Instead we aim to give you a rapid response regarding fees that is customised to your individual circumstances.

We understand that cost is a major consideration before a student commences study. For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please enquire via the below button and we will respond within 1 business day.

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Certificate Course Payment Options

Please contact us with your location for certificate fees in the relevant currency.  Certificate fees include all live webinars with a professional instructor, 4 technical manuals (as searchable eBooks), course materials, software, postage, assignments and ongoing support. All you need to participate is an internet connection, computer and headset.  We have group discounts available for our 3 month certificates.
 

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Advanced Diploma Course Payment Options

Three payment options are available for the Advanced Diploma courses;

OPTION 1 - PAY UPFRONT

Pay total amount upfront to receive a 5% reduction in fees.

OPTION 2 - PAY IN  SIX INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in 6 equal instalments over 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then the remaining five every 3 months. Payment dates will be set ahead of time and provided at the start of the course. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

OPTION 3 - PAY IN  MONTHLY INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in even installments for 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then one on the same date every month for the remaining period. This option incurs a 2% administration fee. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

Discounts are available for group bookings

For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please contact us with your name, email address, course title(s), and location using the form below, and we will respond within 1 business day.
 

 

 

Courses

1. Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering for Practicing Engineers and Technicians
2. Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
3. Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) Engineering for Mining
4. Diploma and Advanced Diploma of ESI UET50212 and UET60212 
5. Graduate Certificate of Renewable Energy Technologies
6. Professional Certificate of Competency in Best Practice in Electrical Engineering in Mining, Building, Industry and Utilities
7. Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers – Safe operation and Maintenance
8. Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Protection

 

There is scarcely an aspect of modern life that isn’t dependent on electrical energy. It is used in such varied activities as cooling, heating, transport, manufacturing, production, communications, minerals processing and water transfer.  Engineers and technicians with an electrical diploma find employment in fields as diverse as generation, transmission, distribution and the eventual application of electrical energy in machinery.  Due to the challenges of climate change there is also a vital interest in the use and storage of renewable and sustainable energy.  The demand for well trained electrical professionals is assured with rapid expansion of the electricity supply in the developing world, the addition of the yet-to-be-constructed smart grid, and our growing dependency upon electricity supply of high integrity.

 

Electrical engineering skills and knowledge are also critical in a wide range of industries ranging from oil and gas, water utilities, process plants, mining, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and defence. The EIT provide electrical engineering courses online for engineers and technicians of all levels and from all types of industry, be it mining, oil and gas or instrumentation. The Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering covers a large range of topics and is suited to anyone needing an intensive and practical look at all facets of electrical engineering.

 

Key subjects in the EIT School of Electrical Engineering include: power generation, transmission, distribution, rotating machinery, power electronics, earthing and safety regulations, electrical documentation and drawings, ac and dc machines, circuit breakers, transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and lightning, power systems protection, dc and ac emergency power supplies, electrical wiring regulations, high voltage supplies and power quality.

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