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Swinburne code: UEE62111 Advanced diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate, design, update and implement industrial automation systems to a technical and pre-degree level.

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Duration

2 Year/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

103380D

Fees

A$20260 (annual for 2023)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and associated skills to design, install, commission, fault find and maintain industrial control systems, robots and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

This course is delivered in a combination of face-to-face, workshops, tutorials, lectures, and online activities. It is comprised of 28 core units and 13 elective units.

Units of study

Core units

Use engineering applications software on personal computers (UEENEED104A)

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems (UEENEEE081A)

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems (UEENEEE082A)

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace (UEENEEE101A)

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components (UEENEEE102A)

Solve problems in d.c. circuits (UEENEEE104A)

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications (UEENEEE107A)

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures (UEENEEE117A)

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report (UEENEEE124A)

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits (UEENEEG101A)

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits (UEENEEG102A)

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits (UEENEEG106A)

Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline (UEENEEE083A)

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits (UEENEEE125A)

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems (UEENEEE126A)

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines (UEENEEG006A)

Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits (UEENEEG149A)

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector (UEENEEK132A)

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits (UEENEEG033A)

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations (UEENEEG063A)

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations (UEENEEG107A)

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities (UEENEEE011C)

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work (UEENEEE137A)

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects (UEENEEE015B)
Write specifications for electrical engineering projects (UEENEEE071B)

Plan large electrical projects (UEENEEG170A)

Manage large electrical projects (UEENEEG169A)
Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities (UEENEEE080A)

Elective units

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment (UEENEEE105A)

Repair basic computer equipment faults by replacement of modules/subassemblies (UEENEEH102A)

Troubleshoot digital sub-systems (UEENEEH112A)

Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations (UEENEEI125A)

Design signal-conditioning subsystems (UEENEEH185A)

Develop structured programs to control external devices (UEENEEI155A)

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers (UEENEEI150A)

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices (UEENEEI116A)

Design and use advanced programming tools PC networks and HMI Interfacing (UEENEEI154A)

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers (UEENEEI151A)
Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (UEENEEI152A)

Facilitate continuous improvement (BSBMGT516)

Maintain documentation (UEENEEC001B)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

On successful completion of the course, the student will be expected to have the skills and knowledge to work as a technician, paraprofessional, technical officer, or manager in the areas of industrial automation, process control industries, automated manufacturing, mechatronics and general electrical systems.

Successful students may find employment in manufacturing, process industry, material handling, airports, and power generation.

Aims and objectives

To provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to evaluate, design, update and implement industrial automation systems to a technical and pre-degree level.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Please note:
The pathway to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BH-ENG) from Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical is only available for existing international students.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)	10 - 12 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.

Course fees

A$20260 (annual for 2023)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Completion of Australian equivalent Year 12 studies.

All other students: Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of any following VCE Year 11 or 12 (or equivalent) mathematics subject:

General Maths
Further Maths
Maths Method
Specialist Maths

International equivalent maths topics should include: Arithmetic and number, Geometry, Measurement, Trigonometry, Algebraic manipulation and equations, Graphs and relations, Collecting and analysing numerical data.

How to apply

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Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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