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

The course includes 17 modules and 2 units of competency. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in this field.

As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to:

• Recognise and interpret contemporary issues and trends in electrical engineering practice.
• Interpret electrical drawings, documentation and schematics.
• Identify and explain the fundamental features of power distribution equipment and protection techniques.
• Appreciate the risks associated with electrical equipment and manage its efficient and safe operation.
• Develop a broad knowledge of tools and techniques that can be applied to select, operate, troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment.
• Apply the principles and knowledge required for planning, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting embedded and/or distributed generation from renewable sources.
• Understand of the vision of smart grids and its related technologies such as energy management tools.
• Apply a broad knowledge of fundamental aspects of the power industry to their roles in day-to-day operations.
• Recognise the broader context of their work in terms of critical aspects of the power industry.
• Assist with formulating effective holistic strategies in relation to network equipment, protection, controls, operations, and embedded generation.
• Manage complex projects on time and within budget.
• Manage self-autonomy to achieve objectives within organizations that have outputs based on technological application and develop professional practice in the field.
• 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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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.

• Electrical Engineers and Electricians
• Project Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
• Field Technicians
• Line Workers
• Solar Electricians
• Wind Service Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Energy Management Consultants
• Design Engineers
• Engineering Project Managers
• Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Production Managers
• Instrument and Process Control Technicians

Program leader for this program is Dr Hadi Harb

This course may use the following software:

• HOMER
• PSIM
• VPLabs
• VPLabs v12

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.

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