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UEE62111 | 095223K

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Take control of your career with this high-level course and develop the highly specialised skills and knowledge required to become an electrical engineering technician.

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NEXT INTAKE International: Eagle Farm Start date: 05 Feb 2024 Duration: 2 years
STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus International
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession
$17,215
Subsidised
$18,395
Full Fee
$22,430
International
$28,000
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Course overview

Take control of your career with this high-level course. Develop the highly specialised skills and knowledge required to become an electrical engineering technician. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, electronic engineering draftspersons and technicians are specialised occupations that have high skill levels and earning potential. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic. 

In this course you will develop the expert skills needed to design and validate electrical equipment and systems. You will be able to work in areas including electrical design, project management, process control, variable speed drives, programmable logic controllers. Our industry experienced teachers will give you all the support you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an electrical engineering draftsperson if you have previous draftsperson experience, or as an electronic engineering technician. You can also continue with further tertiary studies in this area.

What can I do?

  • Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electronic Engineering Technician

Course outcome:

UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Industry experienced teachers

Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

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 gain or 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 720 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Please contact us for information about which electives should be included in your training plan.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEED104A
    Use engineering applications software on personal computers
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEED104A
    Unit description :
    This unit covers the use of computer application relevant to engineering support work functions. It encompasses applying user preferences, using application menus and tools, entering and retrieve information, working with groups and transferring and printing files.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use engineering applications software on personal computers

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE011C
    Manage risk in electrotechnology activities
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE011C
    Unit description :

    This unit covers managing risk related to OHS, environment, resources and financial viability. It encompasses identifying risk events, the likelihood and consequences of such events, evaluating risk, risk management planning and mitigation of risk.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE015B
    Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE015B
    Unit description :

    This unit covers developing requirement to be incorporated in to the design of electrotechnology projects. It encompasses determining the safety requirements to be met, establishing client expectations, ensuring cost effective solutions are pursued and documenting design requirements.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE071B
    Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE071B
    Unit description :

    This unit covers developing requirement to be incorporated into the writing of specifications for electrical engineering projects. It encompasses determining the safety requirements to be met, establishing client expectations, ensuring cost effective solutions are pursued and documenting design and technical requirements.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Write specifications for electrical engineering projects

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE080A
    Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE080A
    Unit description :
    This unit covers the industry and community standards expected of engineers. It encompasses knowledge and application of ethical and community standards, seeking advise regarding broader implications of engineering works, adopting appropriates technologies and engaging in current engineering issues.This unit covers the industry and community standards expected of engineers. It encompasses knowledge and application of ethical and community standards, seeking advise regarding broader implications of engineering works, adopting appropriates technologies and engaging in current engineering issues.This unit covers the industry and community standards expected of engineers. It encompasses knowledge and application of ethical and community standards, seeking advise regarding broader implications of engineering works, adopting appropriates technologies and engaging in current engineering issues.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE081A
    Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE081A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the application of materials for a specific purpose in electrotechnology. It encompasses working safely, knowledge of materials science including classifications, characteristics and any impact a material may have on health and the environment, the processes of corrosion and degradation, how particular materials are used, solving electrotechnology problems involving of materials for a particular application and documenting justification for such solutions.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE082A
    Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE082A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the law of physics and how they apply to solving electrotechnology related problems. It encompasses working safely, knowledge of measurements of physical phenomena, linear and angular motion, harmonic motion, wave theory, optics, acoustics and heat capacity and transfer, use of measurement techniques, solving physics related problems and documenting justification for such solutions.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE083A
    Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE083A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers establishing and following a plan for one's own competency development. It encompasses establishing a plan in consultation with the enrolling registered training organisation (RTO), following industry/enterprise procedures regarding how work is conducted, understanding responsibilities and obligations under competency development plan, following activities for developing competency, pursuing opportunities to develop competencies, to self-monitoring competency development and meeting obligations for periodic reporting of competency development activities.

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

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE101A
    Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE101A
    Unit description :

    This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE102A
    Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE102A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE104A
    Solve problems in d.c. circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE104A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in d.c. circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE107A
    Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE107A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the rudiments for communicating with schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams and equipment and cable/connection schedules, manuals, site and architectural drawings and plans showing the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery and understanding the use and format of compliance standards and job specifications.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE117A
    Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE117A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the mandatory requirements of persons in a supervisory role to implement and monitor an organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs. It encompasses understanding an organisation's OHS obligations, providing safety information to staff, implementing and monitoring participative arrangements, safety procedures and training and maintaining safety records.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE124A
    Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE124A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers complying and producing an energy sector report. It encompasses determining the safety requirements are met and all regulatory responsibilities are adhered to. The person competent in this unit must demonstrate an ability to identify information sources and collect and analyse and format information applicable to the electrotechnology industry and produce a report as required.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE125A
    Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE125A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers determining correct operation of complex multiple path circuits and providing engineering solutions as they apply to various branches of electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including using electrical measuring devices, applying appropriate circuit theorems and providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations and justification for such solutions.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE126A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE126A
    Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE126A
    Unit description :
    This unit covers the application of computational processes to solve engineering problems. It encompasses working safely, applying problem solving techniques, using a range of mathematical processes, providing solutions to electrical/electronics engineering problems and justifying such solutions.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEG102A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEE137A
    Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEE137A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers identifying occupational health and safety hazard and risks and documenting control measures. It encompasses identifying workplace hazards, assigning levels of risk, developing control measures to eliminate and/or mitigate risks, reviewing risk control measures and maintaining documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application in accordance with compliance procedures.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG006A
    Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG006A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase machines and solving machine problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, machine connections circuit arrangements, issues related to machine operation, characteristics and protection and solutions to machine problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE102A , UEENEEE104A , UEENEEE105A , UEENEEE107A , UEENEEG101A , UEENEEG102A , UEENEEG106A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG033A
    Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG033A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, apparatus circuit arrangements, issues related to operation, characteristics and protection and solutions to apparatus/circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE102A , UEENEEE104A , UEENEEE105A , UEENEEE107A , UEENEEG101A , UEENEEG102A , UEENEEG106A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG063A
    Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG063A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the arrangement and termination of circuits, control and protection devices and systems for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of schemes for protection of persons and property, correct functioning, ensuring compatibility with the supply, arranging installation into circuits and selecting and arranging switchgear/ controlgear and protective devices to meet compliance requirements and documenting arrangement decisions.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE102A , UEENEEE104A , UEENEEE105A , UEENEEE107A , UEENEEG101A , UEENEEG102A , UEENEEG106A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG101A
    Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG101A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers determining correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment. It encompasses working safely, power circuit problems solving processes, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE104A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG102A
    Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG102A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase a.c. circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, multiphase circuit arrangements, issues related to protection, power factor and MEN systems and solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE104A , UEENEEG101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG106A
    Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG106A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the termination of cables and cords and their conductors at accessories and current-using devices designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompasses working safely and to standards, understanding wiring system and cable types and applications, selecting appropriate termination accessories, preparing and terminating cables and cords, terminating cables/cord conductors and ensuring completed termination complies with requirements.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE102A , UEENEEE105A , UEENEEE107A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG107A
    Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG107A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers selecting wiring systems and cables for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of wiring systems and cable types, selecting wiring system compatible with the installation conditions, selecting cables that comply with required current-carrying capacity and voltage drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations, coordination between protective devices and conductors and documenting selection decisions.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A , UEENEEE102A , UEENEEE104A , UEENEEE105A , UEENEEE107A , UEENEEG006A , UEENEEG033A , UEENEEG063A , UEENEEG101A , UEENEEG102A , UEENEEG106A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG149A
    Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG149A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers determining correct operation of complex polyphase power circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical power engineering work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including using electrical measuring devices, applying appropriate circuit theorems and providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations and justification for such solutions.

  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG169A
    Manage large electrical projects
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG169A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers the management of large electrical projects involving design, modifications, installation, and/or maintenance of systems and equipment. The unit encompasses management of safety, budget variation, personnel, resources, critical path timelines and completion documentation.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Manage large electrical projects

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEG170A
    Plan large electrical projects
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEG170A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers development and documentation of large electrical project proposals, milestones and completions. The unit encompasses, establishing budgets, critical path analysis, development of workflow strategies, documenting, presenting and negotiating budgets and timelines.


    Pre-requisite unit :
    UEENEEE101A
  • UNIT NAME
  • Plan large electrical projects

  • UNIT CODE
  • UEENEEK132A
    Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
    UNIT CODE :
    UEENEEK132A
    Unit description :

    This unit covers developing strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector. It encompasses working safely, apply extensive knowledge of sustainable energy systems and components and their operating parameters, gathering and analysing data, applying problem solving techniques, developing and documenting alternatives solutions.

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

Ways to study
CAMPUS START DATES DURATION WORKLOAD STUDY MODE WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
06 Feb 2024
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Classroom
  • Concession: $17,215
  • Subsidised: $18,395
  • Full fee: $22,430
CAMPUS START DATES DURATION WORKLOAD STUDY MODE WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
05 Feb 2024
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
Classroom
  • International: $28,000
CAMPUS START DATES DURATION WORKLOAD STUDY MODE WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
06 Feb 2024
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Classroom
  • Concession: $17,215
  • Subsidised: $18,395
  • Full fee: $22,430
CAMPUS START DATES DURATION WORKLOAD STUDY MODE WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
05 Feb 2024
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
Classroom
  • International: $28,000

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (UEE62111)

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

COURSE CODE: UEE62111
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to domestic students:

Recommended sound achievement in Year 12 English and Maths.

Students must either supply a copy of their 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 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View 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.

Resources required

It is recommended that students 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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Courses may require different resources, depending on your study location;

Materials list:
• Scientific calculator
• Notebook
• Pen
• Appropriate enclosed shoes.

Other materials that may be required for assignment work will be advised in class. Recommended textbooks will be noted in the study guide, which will distributed by the teachers throughout the course.

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by UEE62120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical, as of 4 October 2020. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 31 December 2023. If required, enrolments will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.

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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  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to Apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

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.

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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