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 coal mining 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.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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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Government funding is not available for this course.
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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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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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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 |
| Establish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system | Core |
| Establish and maintain risk management systems | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Manage large electrical projects | 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 |
| 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 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 electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase | 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 and implement energy sector maintenance programs | Elective |
| Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems | 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 d.c. motor drive systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems | Elective |
| Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Estimate electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems | Elective |
| Implement information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
| Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | Elective |
| Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes | Elective |
| Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | Elective |
| Manage contract variations | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | 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 |
| Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Solve problems in network equipment | Elective |
| Solve problems in network protection | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III ('t') | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines | Elective |
| Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems | Elective |
| Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering - Coal Mining 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 -
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 - Coal Mining
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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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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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.
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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.
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