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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Take the next step in your professional journey with this advanced course designed to equip you with the specialised skills and knowledge required to work as an electrical engineering technician or draftsperson.
According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, these are highly skilled roles with strong earning potential. Employers in this field value qualified individuals who are dependable, collaborative and have a strong work ethic.
Throughout this course, you’ll gain the technical expertise to design and validate electrical systems and equipment. You’ll study in diverse areas such as electrical design, project management, process control, variable speed drives and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Our industry experienced teachers will give you all the support you need to succeed.
This course provides a solid foundation for further tertiary study and is also suitable for individuals already working in the electrical industry who wish to upgrade their qualifications.
Please note, this course is not a pathway to becoming a licensed electrician. To legally perform electrical work in Australia, you must complete a four-year apprenticeship, obtain a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) and hold a valid electrical licence.
If you trained as an electrician overseas, you may be eligible to have your qualification recognised through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP).
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
40 terms of coursework
- UEECD0003- Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
- UEECD0004- Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
- UEECD0005- Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
- UEECD0007- Apply work health and safety regulations
- codes and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0010- Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- UEECD0014- Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
- UEECD0026- Manage risk in electrotechnology activities
- UEECD0036- Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
- UEECD0039- Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
- UEECD0044- Solve problems in multiple path circuits
- UEECD0046- Solve problems in single path circuits
- UEECD0056- Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments
- UEECD0059- Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
- UEECD0064- Interpret
- produce and modify electrotechnology drawings
- UEEEL0015- Manage large electrical projects
- UEEEL0019- Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
- UEEEL0020- Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
- UEEEL0021- Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
- UEEEL0058- Plan large electrical projects
- UEEEL0062- Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
- UEEEL0077- Evaluate and report on the performance of LV machines
- UEEEL0079- Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus
- UEEEL0080- Plan and analyse wiring systems
- circuits
- control and protection for electrical installations
- UEERE0013- Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
- BSBTWK502- Manage team effectiveness
- ICTPRG430- Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
- MEM234014A - Design a robotic system
- UEECD0019- Fabricate
- assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
- UEECD0030- Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
- UEECD0031- Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications
- UEECD0032- Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software
- UEECD0049- Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems
- UEECS0033- Use engineering applications software on personal computers
- UEEIC0005- Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
- UEEIC0006- Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks
- UEEIC0007- Design and use advanced programming tools
- PC networks and HMI Interfacing
- UEEIC0012- Develop structured programs to control external devices
- UEEIC0013- Develop
- enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
- UEEIC0014- Develop
- enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
- UEEIC0015- Develop
- enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
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
Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 5 in English, 5 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Selection criteria Domestic students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to domestic students: Recommended sound achievement in Year 12 English and Maths. You must either supply a copy of your Year 12 Certificate issued by the state certifying body in the state you completed year 12 or undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment by the first course census date. International students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students: - English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International. - Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. View more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. - Or successful completion of Certificate III in Engineering Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
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