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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
RMIT's Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (CRICOS 114569M, national curriculum code UEE62122) is a two-year, full-time qualification at City Campus. Students learn to design, validate and evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice on electrical projects. As an engineering associate specialising in electrotechnology, graduates work with the production and distribution of electrical energy, installing, testing and monitoring equipment, solving problems and managing large electrical projects. The course is accredited by Engineers Australia at Engineering Associate level and delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Students complete 24 core and 16 elective topics covering the essentials of electrotechnology projects
- including problem-solving with electrical apparatus and circuits
- and workplace occupational health and safety procedures. The nominal duration is 2
- 120hours over 2 years. Graduates are guaranteed three semesters of advanced standing (144 credit points) into the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification, OR successfully completed post-secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above), OR have at least 6 months of full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in a related field. There are no prerequisite subjects and no selection task required.
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