There is scarcely an aspect of modern life that is not dependent on electrical energy. Electrical engineering skills and knowledge are critical in a wide range of industries ranging from power, oil and gas, water utilities, process plants, mining, manufacturing, and defense.

EIT’s School of Electrical Engineering will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry.

Key subjects in EIT's School of Electrical Engineering include power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, automation, rotating machinery, power electronics, earthing and safety regulations, electrical documentation and drawings, AC and DC machines, circuit breakers, transformers, energy efficiency, power systems protection, DC and AC emergency power supplies, electrical wiring regulations, high voltage supplies, and power quality.

Why Electrical Engineering?

We discuss how to become an electrical engineer and why here.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications


Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Online Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
11/09/2023

    Professional Certificate of Competency in Clean Fuel Technology – Ultra Low Sulphur Fuels


    Learn the fundamentals of Clean Fuel Technology – Ultra Low Sulphur Fuels. The 3 months’ long course covers oil refinery operations, hydrotreating, and other aspects of process plant operation. Learn more


    Location
    • Online
    Delivery Mode
    • Online
    • Online Electrical Engineering
    Duration
    • 3 Months
    Course Type
    • Professional Certificate
    • Electrical Engineering
    Intake Dates
    03/07/2023

      Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles 


      Learn the fundamentals of building an electric vehicle, the components involved, and the applications of electric vehicles in this 3 months online short course. Learn more


      Location
      • Online
      Delivery Mode
      • Online
      • Online Electrical Engineering
      • Online Mechanical Engineering
      Duration
      • 3 Months
      Course Type
      • Professional Certificate
      • Mechanical Engineering
      Intake Dates

        Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)


        Graduate Diploma of Engineering are shorter postgraduate qualifications that run for 11 months only, and great choice for those wishing to advance their career. The 8 units are drawn from the relevant Master’s degree program and will introduce students to advanced and complex problems of the relevant discipline.
        Students who successfully complete one of EIT Graduate Diplomas can convert them into a full Master’s degree with only an additional year of study. Learn more


        Location
        • Online
        Delivery Mode
        • Online
        • Online Electrical Engineering
        Duration
        • 12 Months
        Course Type
        • Electrical Engineering
        • Graduate Diploma
        Intake Dates
        02/01/2024

          52894WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)


          Delivered with a strong practical focus. It covers a variety of skills required to work in the electrical power supply industry, such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more


          Location
          • Online
          Delivery Mode
          • Online
          • Online Electrical Engineering
          Duration
          • 24 Months
          Course Type
          • Advanced Diploma
          • Electrical Engineering
          Intake Dates
          03/07/2023

            Professional Certificate of Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection


            Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering. The course mainly focusses on earthing, bonding, lightning, and surge protection. The objectives cover the basic principles and importance of earthing, how to test/earth certain equipment, the different types of earthing system in depth, followed by lightning and surge protection on various locations. Learn more


            Location
            • Online
            Delivery Mode
            • Online
            • Online Electrical Engineering
            Duration
            • 3 Months
            Course Type
            • Professional Certificate
            • Electrical Engineering
            Intake Dates
            06/11/2023

              Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering


              Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will be able to apply engineering mathematics, electrical circuit theory and analysis, electronic fundamentals and AC/DC motor fundamentals  that have been contextualized for engineering applications. Learn more


              Location
              • Online
              Delivery Mode
              • Online
              • Online Electrical Engineering
              • Online Electronic Engineering
              Duration
              • 6 Months
              Course Type
              • Electrical Engineering
              • Electronic Engineering
              • Undergraduate Certificate
              Intake Dates

                Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage, and Use


                Hydrogen energy short course designed for engineers and professionals interested in working within the developing Hydrogen Industry. The course covers Hydrogen production methods with an emphasis on electrolysis, Hydrogen storage methods and technologies, and the process of electrical energy generation from hydrogen by using fuel cell technology. Learn more


                Location
                • Online
                Delivery Mode
                • Online
                • Online Electrical Engineering
                Duration
                • 3 Months
                Course Type
                • Professional Certificate
                • Electrical Engineering
                Intake Dates
                10/07/2023

                  Professional Certificate of Competency in Renewable Energy Systems


                  This course covers various renewable energy systems that are popular in industry (solar, wind and hydro power) and explores the operation and control of renewable integration. We also cover hydrogen, geothermal, biomass and tidal energy, and equip with practical skills of renewable system modelling and simulation. Learn more


                  Location
                  • Online
                  Delivery Mode
                  • Online
                  • Online Electrical Engineering
                  • Online Mechanical Engineering
                  Duration
                  • 3 Months
                  Course Type
                  • Professional Certificate
                  • Electrical Engineering
                  Intake Dates
                  11/09/2023

                    Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design


                    Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design will provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills to analyze power systems, stability of systems, power quality analysis and earthing/grounding and protection of electrical systems. Learn more


                    Location
                    • Online
                    Delivery Mode
                    • Online
                    • Online Electrical Engineering
                    Duration
                    • 6 Months
                    Course Type
                    • Graduate Certificate
                    • Electrical Engineering
                    Intake Dates

                      On-Campus – Doctor of Engineering


                      Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


                      Location
                      • Perth
                      • Melbourne
                      Delivery Mode
                      • On-Campus
                      Duration
                      • 36 Months
                      Course Type
                      • Doctor of Engineering
                      Intake Dates
                      31/07/2023

                        Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution


                        designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain a Practical understanding of power distribution, switch gear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection, and network studies. Learn more


                        Location
                        • Online
                        Delivery Mode
                        • Online
                        • Online Electrical Engineering
                        Duration
                        • 3 Months
                        Course Type
                        • Professional Certificate
                        • Electrical Engineering
                        Intake Dates
                        12/06/2023
                          Location
                          • Online
                          Delivery Mode
                          • Online
                          • Online Electrical Engineering
                          • Online Industrial Automation
                          Duration
                          • 18 Months
                          Course Type
                          • Advanced Diploma
                          • Electrical Engineering
                          • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
                          Intake Dates
                          07/08/2023

                            Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E&I Engineering for Oil & Gas Facilities


                            Designed for engineers and technicians who need to update their skills and knowledge in the latest electrical and instrumentation technologies, as applied to the oil and gas industry. Learn more


                            Location
                            • Online
                            Delivery Mode
                            • Online
                            • Online Electrical Engineering
                            Duration
                            • 3 Months
                            Course Type
                            • Professional Certificate
                            • Electrical Engineering
                            Intake Dates
                            11/09/2023

                              Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Protection


                              Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in understanding power system protection, including how to calculate fault currents, and select relays and associated instrument transformers appropriate to each typical system or equipment. Learn more


                              Location
                              • Online
                              Delivery Mode
                              • Online
                              • Online Electrical Engineering
                              Duration
                              • 3 Months
                              Course Type
                              • Professional Certificate
                              • Electrical Engineering
                              Intake Dates
                              17/07/2023

                                Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers


                                Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering, the fundamentals of electrical design, and how to integrate electrical engineering knowledge into the other disciplines within a corporation. Learn more


                                Location
                                • Online
                                Delivery Mode
                                • Online
                                • Online Electrical Engineering
                                Duration
                                • 3 Months
                                Course Type
                                • Professional Certificate
                                • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
                                • Electrical Engineering
                                Intake Dates
                                13/11/2023

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


                                  Delivered with a strong practical focus. It covers a variety of skills required to work in the electrical power supply industry, such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more


                                  Location
                                  • Online
                                  Delivery Mode
                                  • Online
                                  • Online Electrical Engineering
                                  Duration
                                  • 24 Months
                                  Course Type
                                  • Advanced Diploma
                                  • Electrical Engineering
                                  Intake Dates
                                  07/08/2023

                                    52882WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities


                                    Delivered with a strong practical focus and covers a variety of skills such as electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering. Learn more


                                    Location
                                    • Online
                                    Delivery Mode
                                    • Online
                                    • Online Electrical Engineering
                                    Duration
                                    • 18 Months
                                    Course Type
                                    • Advanced Diploma
                                    • Electrical Engineering
                                    • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
                                    Intake Dates
                                    07/08/2023

                                      Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear & Power Transformers


                                      Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge regarding the application, installation, maintenance, and testing issues relating to low, medium, and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers. Learn more


                                      Location
                                      • Online
                                      Delivery Mode
                                      • Online
                                      • Online Electrical Engineering
                                      Duration
                                      • 3 Months
                                      Course Type
                                      • Professional Certificate
                                      • Electrical Engineering
                                      Intake Dates

                                        52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)


                                        It covers a variety of skills such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more


                                        Location
                                        • Online
                                        Delivery Mode
                                        • Online
                                        • Online Electrical Engineering
                                        Duration
                                        • 18 Months
                                        Course Type
                                        • Advanced Diploma
                                        • Electrical Engineering
                                        Intake Dates
                                        06/06/2023

                                          Online – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)


                                          This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and robotics. Learn more


                                          Location
                                          • Online
                                          Delivery Mode
                                          • Online
                                          • Online Electrical Engineering
                                          Duration
                                          • 3 Years Full-Time
                                          Course Type
                                          • Bachelors
                                          • Electrical Engineering
                                          Intake Dates
                                          24/07/2023

                                            On-Campus – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)


                                            Practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and robotics. Learn more


                                            Location
                                            • Perth
                                            Delivery Mode
                                            • On-Campus
                                            • On-Campus Electrical Engineering
                                            Duration
                                            • 36 Months
                                            Course Type
                                            • Bachelors
                                            • Electrical Engineering
                                            Intake Dates
                                            31/07/2023

                                              Doctor of Engineering


                                              Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


                                              Location
                                              • Online
                                              Delivery Mode
                                              • Online
                                              Duration
                                              • 36 Months
                                              Course Type
                                              • Doctor of Engineering
                                              • Civil Engineering
                                              • Data Comms & Industrial IT
                                              • Electrical Engineering
                                              • Electronic Engineering
                                              • Engineering Management
                                              • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
                                              • Mechanical Engineering
                                              Intake Dates
                                              24/07/2023