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30 Sep - 30 Sep, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM UTC
Online
Event Type: Webinar

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Online Engineering Student Webinar Information Webinar

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Thinking about your future in electrical engineering? Join us for an in-depth webinar on EIT’s Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering and discover how this industry-focused qualification can prepare you for a rewarding engineering career. During the session, we’ll explore both the online and on-campus study options, helping you understand which mode of study best suits your goals and circumstances.

Designed in response to rapid technological advancement and industry demand, this AQF Level 6 qualification develops practical and theoretical expertise across electrical engineering, with a strong focus on power systems, automation, embedded systems, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure. You’ll discover how EIT combines industry-relevant learning, Work Integrated Learning, and modern teaching technologies to equip graduates with the skills employers are looking for.

Whether you’re a school leaver, electrician, instrumentation technician, mechanical fitter, career changer, or an industry professional looking to continue your studies, this webinar will help you determine whether this program is the right fit for your future.

  • The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
  • A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
  • Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

  • Explore the structure and study experience of EIT’s Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Learn how practical skills are developed through virtual laboratories, remote hardware kits, simulations, and Work Integrated Learning
  • Discover the software, tools, and technologies used throughout the program
  • Learn about entry requirements, accreditation, intakes, fees, and the application process
  • Gain insight into graduate career opportunities and potential industry pathways

Related courses

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About the presenter

Dr. Hossein Tafti, On-Campus Lecturer and VET Electrical Program Leader

Dr. Hossein Dehghani Tafti received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering and power system engineering from the Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in 2018.

From January 2018 to April 2020, he was a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, where he worked on the control of photovoltaic systems for grid support. From May 2020 to May 2021, he was a senior research associate with the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, where he worked on the modeling and testing of commercial photovoltaic inverters.

He is currently a research fellow at the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, where he is involved in designing a 1MVA energy storage system in conjunction with Magellan Power Pty Ltd. His research interest includes the grid integration of renewable energy sources, in particular, photovoltaics and energy storage and the design and control of multilevel power converters.

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Venue

  • Online
Engineering Institute of Technology