UEE62220

Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

Enrich your career in electrotechnology with this high-level course and gain the advanced skills and knowledge required to work as a senior technical officer.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Starts anytime Duration: 2 to 4 years View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$19,885

Subsidised

$21,320

Full Fee

$26,120

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Course overview

Redefine your career in electrotechnology with this high-level course. Develop the advanced skills and specialist knowledge required to work as a senior technical officer. Enhance your job prospects and earning potential by upgrading your existing electrical engineering skill set with this practical course.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for electrical engineers is expected to remain steady over the next five years. Qualified graduates can find employment in a wide range of growing industries including manufacturing, gas, water, waste services, and scientific and technical services.

You will gain skills in project management, engineering mathematics, report and specification writing, and engineering software applications. Our experienced teachers are embedded in industry and ready to help you get to the forefront of the workforce.

What can I do?

Senior Technical Officer - Electrical Technology
Supervisor
Electrical Projects Officer

Course outcome:

UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

World-class facilities

With over $20 million invested in our training facilities for electrical, refrigeration, instrumentation, and telecommunications we deliver the high quality training that our students expect from the largest provider of training for Electrotechnology in Queensland.

Recognition of experience

Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to upgrade your qualifications faster.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 480 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training plan.

From your existing qualification, some core units (as shown below) will be recognised by a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEECD0003

Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply industry and community standards to engineering activities.
UNIT NAME
Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities

UNIT CODE
UEECD0004

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0004

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.
UNIT NAME
Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0005

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.
UNIT NAME
Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to compile and produce an energy sector detailed report.
UNIT NAME
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

UNIT CODE
UEECD0014

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects.
UNIT NAME
Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE
UEECD0017

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

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0017

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline.
UNIT NAME
Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline

UNIT CODE
UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0024

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
UEECD0026

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0026

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage risk in electrotechnology activities.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

UNIT CODE
UEECD0036

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0036

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits.
UNIT NAME
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0039

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0039

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions to engineering computational problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

UNIT CODE
UEECD0056

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0056

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments.
UNIT NAME
Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

UNIT CODE
UEECD0059

Write specifications for electrical engineering projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0059

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to write specifications for electrical engineering projects.
UNIT NAME
Write specifications for electrical engineering projects

UNIT CODE
UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE :
UEECS0033

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use computer application software relevant to engineering support work functions.
UNIT NAME
Use engineering applications software on personal computers

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0015

Manage large electrical projects

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage large electrical projects.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Manage large electrical projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0058

Plan large electrical projects

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0058

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan large electrical projects.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Plan large electrical projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0062

Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0062

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits at balanced and unbalanced conditions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0036 , UEEEL0020
UNIT NAME
Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits

UNIT CODE
UEERE0013

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

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector.
UNIT NAME
Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK502

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE
UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

UNIT CODE
UEECD0020

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fix, secure and mount electrotechnology equipment to hollow walls, solid walls and metal fixings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE
UEECD0049

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0049

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0039
UNIT NAME
Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

UNIT CODE
UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE :
UEECO0014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare tender documents for electrotechnology projects.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECO0001
UNIT NAME
Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0003

Assemble and set up basic security systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble, set up and install electronic security system with up to 50 connected devices, typically used in single domestic and small commercial premises.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0019 , UEECD0020 , UEECD0051
UNIT NAME
Assemble and set up basic security systems

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0060

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to replace electronic components, cabling and sub-systems of electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019
UNIT NAME
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

UNIT CODE
UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

UNIT CODE :
UEEEC0075

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the correct operation of independent power supplies and power supply sections of electronic apparatus.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0043 , UEEEC0060
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0036

Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0036

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEL0063 , UEEEL0070
UNIT NAME
Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0043

Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0043

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0036 , UEECD0039 , UEECD0041 , UEEEL0062
UNIT NAME
Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0063

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0063

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide photometric data for illumination system design.
UNIT NAME
Provide photometric data for illumination system design

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0070

Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0070

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEL0063
UNIT NAME
Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0005

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0005

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to configure and maintain communication services on an industrial control system network.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0006

Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0006

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design and configure human-machine interface (HMI) networks.
UNIT NAME
Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0007

Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design and use advanced programming tools, personal computer (PC) networks and human-machine interface (HMI) in the design of computer applications for control processes.
UNIT NAME
Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0010

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0010

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and test structured programming instructions for microcontroller devices at a fundamental level.
UNIT NAME
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0012

Develop structured programs to control external devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0012

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop structured programs to control an external device.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop structured programs to control external devices

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0013

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify programs for programmable logic controller (PLC) (also known as programmable controller) for a system requiring discrete control functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0014

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verity programs in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEEIC0013 , UEEIC0015
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems

UNIT CODE
UEEIC0015

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers

UNIT CODE :
UEEIC0015

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop, enter and verify word/text and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEEIC0013
UNIT NAME
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers

UNIT CODE
UEERE0012

Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings

UNIT CODE :
UEERE0012

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEERE0013
UNIT NAME
Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Eagle Farm	On Campus	Anytime	2 to 4 years	Part time up to 3 nights per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. SCADA units are delivered two weeks full time (Mon-Fri)	Concession: $19,885 Subsidised: $21,320 Full fee: $26,120 More Apply
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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

World-class facilities

Recognition of experience

Core units

Elective units

Eagle Farm

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Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

Entry requirements

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience