This industry-focused Advanced Diploma provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for effective plant operations, covering areas such as process management, energy management, maintenance management, safety management, and the operation of various plant-related mechanical and electrical machines. Upon completing this program, you will acquire expertise in the latest and emerging technologies in plant engineering.
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The VET Student Loan program is available for this course for eligible Australian students. Click here to find out more
Our program gives extensive coverage in the various fields of plant engineering, and all the theory covered is tied to a practical outcome. Subjects covered include plant engineering, instrumentation, and control engineering, electrical equipment and technology, environmental engineering, safety management, and professional engineering practice.
This advanced diploma will teach you how to implement and utilize engineering solutions to a diverse field in any organization, as well as integrate and solve interdisciplinary engineering systems. You will also learn to analyze, diagnose, plan, design, and execute solutions concerning plant engineering, facilities management, maintenance management, safety management, environmental, and energy management. The program will also cover how to prepare complex technical information and concepts to plan, communicate and implement solutions to a range of engineering environment and contexts.
The lecturers presenting this advanced diploma are highly experienced engineers from industry who have worked in the plant engineering industry. The delivery methodology — live and interactive webinars with the use of state-of-the-art technologies such as remote and virtual laboratories and simulation software — ensures you graduate with cutting-edge skills that are valued by employers around the world.
Upon completion, students should be able to:
The program is composed of 17 modules and two units of competency. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Plant Engineering.
| Module Code | Module Name | Duration |
| DPEIPE601 | Introduction to Plant Engineering | 2 Weeks |
| 41975 | Use Basic Mathematics in Engineering | 6 Weeks |
| DPEMET603 | Mechanical Equipment and Technology | 6 Weeks |
| DPEFPS604 | Fluid Power Systems and Components | 5 Weeks |
| DPETCF605 | Thermodynamics, Compressors, Fans and Blowers | 4 Weeks |
| DPEPAS606 | Pumps and Seals | 3 Weeks |
| DPEPVB607 | Pressure Vessels and Boilers | 4 Weeks |
| DPEHVA608 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | 4 Weeks |
| DPENAV609 | Noise and Vibration | 3 Weeks |
| DPEEET610 | Electrical Equipment and Technology | 8 Weeks |
| DPEICE611 | Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 3 Weeks |
| DPEEMG612 | Energy Management | 3 Weeks |
| DPESCE613 | Structural and Civil Engineering Concepts | 3 Weeks |
| DPEPPL614 | Process Plant Layout and Piping Design | 3 Weeks |
| DPEPMG615 | Process Management | 3 Weeks |
| DPEMMG616 | Maintenance Management | 3 Weeks |
| DPEENV617 | Environmental Engineering | 2 Weeks |
| DPESMG618 | Safety Management | 3 Weeks |
| DPEFPE619 | Apply the Fundamentals of Professional Engineering Practice | 4 Weeks |
As engineering paraprofessionals, graduates will be able to:
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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.
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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.
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This course is classified as Level 6 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Program leader for this program is Dr Aravin Arumugam.
This course may use the following software:
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided.
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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 18 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.
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