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52888WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

Course Duration
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Study
Study Mode
  • Online
  • Online Electrical Engineering
Course Location
Location
  • Online
Course Code
Course Code
DEP
Course Intakes
Intakes
  • 4 March 2025
  • 6 May 2025
Course Type
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
Course Fees
Fees

Course Overview

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.

Course 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)

The VET Student Loan program is available for this course for eligible Australian students. Click here to find out more

Program Details

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 latest technologies, value adding to existing products, process 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.

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 organization that have outputs based on engineering application
  • Communicate professionally and effectively

The course includes 18 modules and 2 units of competency. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in this field.

Module Code Module Name Duration
DCSBME604 Use basic mathematics in engineering 6 Weeks
DEEECS602 Electrical Circuits 3 Weeks
DEEBEE603 Basic Electrical Engineering 3 Weeks
DPEFPE619 Apply the fundamentals of professional engineering practice (Unit of competency imported from 52857WA) 4 Weeks
DEEEDR605 Electrical Drawings 3 Weeks
DEEEPD606 Electrical Power Distribution 5 Weeks
DEETCB607 Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Switchgear 5 Weeks
DEEEMC608 Electrical Machines 4 Weeks
DEEPCA609 Power Cables and Accessories 3 Weeks
DEEELS610 Earthing and Lightning / Surge Protection 4 Weeks
DEEPSP611 Power System Protection 5 Weeks
DEEESW612 Electrical Safety and Wiring Regulations 5 Weeks
DEETTM613 Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment 4 Weeks
DEEEEU614 Energy Efficiency and Energy Use 4 Weeks
DEEPQU615 Power Quality 4 Weeks
DEPPSS616 Power Supply System Equipment and Installations 8 Weeks
DEPNPR617 Network Protection 8 Weeks
DEPMCN618 Electrical Network Controls 7 Weeks
DEPDSP619 Switching Programs for Transmission and Distribution Networks 5 Weeks
DEPMNO620 Network Operations 6 Weeks

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 organization that have outputs based on engineering application
  • Communicate professionally and effectively

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.

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VET Student Loan (VSL) Program is available for this course:

This means eligible students can use a VET Student Loan to pay their tuition fees up to a maximum loan cap amount, to be repaid through the Australian Taxation System.

If you have been approved for a VET Student Loan, the borrowed amount will be incurred as a debt that is repayable to the Commonwealth government.

Click here to learn more about your eligibility and applying for VET Student Loan (VSL) on this course.

Payment Methods

Learn more about payment methods, including payment terms & conditions and additional non-tuition fees.

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. This course is classified as Level 6 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

In addition, this advanced diploma is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

Provisional accreditation means that the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged.
EIT has commenced the accreditation process for full recognition with Engineers Australia and achieved the provisional accreditation status. Fully accredited courses are internationally recognized.

Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition. 

Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.

  • 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

Program leader for this program is Dr Hadi Harb

This course may use the following software:

  • AutoCAD
  • Citect SCADA
  • EasyPower
  • Electromagnetism
  • Excel
  • Fluke Energy Analyze
  • FreeCAD
  • GanttProject
  • Geogebra
  • HASIP
  • Lanflow
  • Matlab
  • Power Quality Teaching lab
  • Project Risk Analysis
  • PSIM
  • Safegrid
  • SMARTDRAW
  • WBS Chart

Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided.
Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here.

You are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week attending live webinars, 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 has a 70% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learned from the webinar to the Learning Support Officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take 24 months to complete.

We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Applications are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure your application is submitted at least one week before the start date of the program.

Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.

Hear from our students

  This course has a lot to do with my everyday job. This has broadened my knowledge in the HV power industry which will help me out to further my career.  
  The content was very relevant to my work.  
  Useful practical information that doesn’t get bogged down with calculations  
  I enjoyed interacting with the instructors – Very helpful and understanding  

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