This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.
It develops competencies in the ethical and responsible application of mathematics, science, engineering techniques, standards and codes of practice, engineering design practices, supervision and management of physical, human and financial resources in engineering.
The core competencies of this qualification meet the prescribed requirements for Engineering Associate membership of Engineers Australia.
Participants seeking Engineers Australia membership should ensure that their training provider is accredited by that body to provide Engineering Education Programs at the level of Engineering Associate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities | Core |
| Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems | Core |
| Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments | Core |
| Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems | Core |
| Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | Core |
| Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects | Core |
| Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector | Core |
| Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Manage large electrical projects | Core |
| Manage risk in electrotechnology activities | Core |
| Plan large electrical projects | Core |
| Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits | Core |
| Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits | Core |
| Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems | Core |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Core |
| Write specifications for electrical engineering projects | Core |
| Align and install traction lift equipment | Elective |
| Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids | Elective |
| Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | Elective |
| Assemble and set up basic security systems | Elective |
| Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | Elective |
| Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear | Elective |
| Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities | Elective |
| Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises | Elective |
| Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements | Elective |
| Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment | Elective |
| Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines | Elective |
| Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines | Elective |
| Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components | Elective |
| Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems | Elective |
| Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Configure and maintain industrial control system networks | Elective |
| Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks | Elective |
| Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing | Elective |
| Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings | Elective |
| Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase | Elective |
| Design embedded controller control systems | Elective |
| Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems | Elective |
| Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A) | Elective |
| Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | Elective |
| Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen | Elective |
| Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | Elective |
| Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Develop and test code for microcontroller devices | Elective |
| Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business | Elective |
| Develop detailed electrical drawings | Elective |
| Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings | Elective |
| Develop electrical integrated systems | Elective |
| Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure | Elective |
| Develop energy sector directory services | Elective |
| Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems | Elective |
| Develop industrial control programs for microcomputer equipped devices | Elective |
| Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations | Elective |
| Develop structured programs to control external devices | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems | Elective |
| Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems | Elective |
| Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems | Elective |
| Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems | Elective |
| Estimate electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Fabricate and assemble bus bars | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems | Elective |
| Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits | Elective |
| Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures | Elective |
| Implement information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
| Inspect, test and maintain emergency alarm systems and equipment | Elective |
| Inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting systems | Elective |
| Install and commission whole current electricity meters | Elective |
| Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | Elective |
| Install and maintain emergency safety systems | Elective |
| Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | Elective |
| Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | Elective |
| Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid | Elective |
| Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment | Elective |
| Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling | Elective |
| Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes | Elective |
| Maintain and service traction lift systems and equipment | Elective |
| Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical marine equipment and systems | Elective |
| Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems | Elective |
| Manage contract variations | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Mount and wire control panel equipment | Elective |
| Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear | Elective |
| Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | Elective |
| Place and connect electrical coils | Elective |
| Plan an integrated cabling installation system | Elective |
| Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase | Elective |
| Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts | Elective |
| Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems | Elective |
| Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings | Elective |
| Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects | Elective |
| Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products | Elective |
| Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect | Elective |
| Provide photometric data for illumination system design | Elective |
| Provide programming solution for computer systems engineering problems | Elective |
| Provide solutions to extra-low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives | Elective |
| Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to pneumatic-hydraulic system operations | Elective |
| Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems | Elective |
| Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines | Elective |
| Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | Elective |
| Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages above 3.3 kV | Elective |
| Rewind HV three phase induction machines rated for voltages to 3.3 kV | Elective |
| Rewind LV direct current machines | Elective |
| Rewind single phase machines | Elective |
| Rewind three phase low voltage induction machines | Elective |
| Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs | Elective |
| Select low voltage power factor correction equipment | Elective |
| Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service | Elective |
| Set up industrial field control devices | Elective |
| Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in network equipment | Elective |
| Solve problems in network protection | Elective |
| Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Solve problems in single phase electronic power control circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems | Elective |
| Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications | Elective |
| Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies | Elective |
| Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems | Elective |
| Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | Elective |
| Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations | Elective |
| Wind electrical coils | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312311
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electrical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312312
Electrical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electrical systems, prepare charts and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electronic Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312412
Electronic Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble circuitry in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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Plumpton Training Services Pty Ltd (RTO code 31600)
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ROAR Training Solutions (RTO code 6302)
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School of Engineering in Australia (RTO code 51178)
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Volt Edge (RTO code 32137)
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How to enrol in this course
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As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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How long will this course take?
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The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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