Diploma ESI - Power Systems EIT | Engineering Institute of Technology : EIT

Program Details

This diploma covers overseeing the construction of electrical substations and related projects within the electricity supply industry (ESI). It also includes managing personnel, the business aspects of projects, and giving specialist advice to deal with day-to-day issues and problems. The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a license or permit to practice in the workplace. Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements, which must be confirmed before commencing the qualification.

Both the diploma and the advanced diploma qualifications are made up of a series of core and elective units. The requirements for granting the diploma qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core Units relevant to the diploma qualification, and
A combination of available Elective Units. Elective units must add up to a weighting of 900 points for the diploma, and
All of any prerequisite requirements

Core Units

The core units are listed below, and all of them are mandatory to complete as part of the diploma. Completion of unit UEENEEE083A is also required as part of the advanced diploma.

The three elective streams of each course allow students to specialize and develop careers in one of the following challenging and exciting fields:

Electrical protection and testing – network protection systems, control systems, power communication equipment
Electrical engineering design – overhead, underground, substations and public lighting systems
Power system operations – LV and HV distribution systems, transmission systems, sub-transmission networks

It is possible to combine units from these three streams to develop a more general background; this will be dependent upon your own work circumstances and is determined case-by-case.

Electrical Protection And Testing Stream Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Points
UETTDRTS21	Maintain interdependent network protection and control systems	150
UETTDRTS22	Commission interdependent network protection and control systems	150
UETTDRTS25	Maintain and test metering schemes	140
UETTDRTS26	Commission power systems metering schemes	150
UETTDRTS27	Perform accuracy checks on power systems instrument transformers	150
UETTDRTS28	Repair, test and calibrate protection relays and meters	150
UETTDRTS29	Develop power systems secondary isolation instructional documents	150
UETTDRTS31	Maintain, test and commission power systems voltage regulating equipment	150
UETTDRTS34	Install and maintain power system communication equipment	150

Electrical Engineering Design Stream Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Points
UETTDRDS35	Design overhead distribution power systems	140
UETTDRDS36	Design underground distribution power systems	140
UETTDRDS38	Design power system public lighting systems	140
UETTDRDS39	Prepare and manage detailed construction plans for electrical power system infrastructure	140
UETTDRDS42	Investigate quality of power systems supply issues	140
UETTDRDS43	Develop high voltage and low voltage distribution protection systems	150
UETTDRDS45	Organise and implement ESI line and easement surveys	140
UETTDRDS46	Develop planned power systems outage strategies	140
BSBWOR501	Manage personal work priorities and professional development	60
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness	60
BSBMGT502	Manage people performance	70
BSBCUS501	Manage quality customer service	40

Power System Operations Stream Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Points
UETTDREL15	Respond to power systems technical enquiries and requests	40
UETTDRSO36	Develop low voltage distribution switching programs	150
UETTDRSO37	Develop high voltage distribution and sub-transmission switching programs	150
UETTDRSO38	Develop and evaluate power systems transmission switching programs	150
UETTDRSO40	Coordinate high voltage distribution and sub-transmission networks	150
UETTDRSO45	Operate and monitor system SCADA equipment	150
UETTDRSO46	Monitor and control the field staff activities	150
UETTDRSO47	Coordinate high voltage transmission network	150
UETTDRSO48	Respond to discrete and interdependent protection operations	150
UETTDRSO49	Coordinate power system operations in a regulated energy market	150

Entry Requirements

Although there are no formal entry requirements, in order to complete the on-the-job components, you must be employed in the electrical supply industry. This qualification is designed to formalize the on-the-job experience you have already gained.

Course fees

Diploma : AUD17,730.00

Payment Methods

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This is a nationally accredited qualification and EIT is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver it in all Australian states. EIT can also deliver this qualification to students worldwide.

Further details about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition can be accessed here.

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 – 120 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 – 36 months to complete the UET50219 Diploma of ESI – Power Systems and an additional 12 months to complete UET60219 Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems.

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 unit 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.

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