UEE62122 | CRICOS: 112777H

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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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY International

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 27 Jan 2026 Duration: 2 years View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

International

$31,200

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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:

UEE62122 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 960 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
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
UEECD0007

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0007

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.
UNIT NAME
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

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
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
UEECD0044

Solve problems in multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0044

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in multiple path circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0046
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in multiple path circuits

UNIT CODE
UEECD0046

Solve problems in single path circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0046

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in single path circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in single path circuits

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
UEECD0064

Interpret, produce and modify electrotechnology drawings

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0064

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to interpret, produce and modify electrotechnology drawings.
UNIT NAME
Interpret, produce and modify electrotechnology drawings

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
UEEEL0019

Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of direct current (d.c.) machines and provide solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEEEL0021
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0020

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ascertain correct operation of single and three phase alternating current (a.c.) circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043 , UEECD0044 , UEECD0046 , UEEEL0021
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0021

Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0021

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and provide solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment. Other pre-requisite options may be available. Please see https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEEEL0021 for details.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0043
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices

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
UEEEL0077

Evaluate and report on the performance of LV machines

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0077

Unit description :
This unit covers determining correct operation of single and three phase machines, evaluating and reporting on their performance.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEEEL0020 , UEEEL0021
UNIT NAME
Evaluate and report on the performance of LV machines

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0079

Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0079

Unit description :
This unit covers planning and analysing the correct operation of single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus. It covers planning their use in electrical installations, apparatus arrangements, and issues related to operation, characteristics, protection and solutions to apparatus problems.
UNIT NAME
Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEEEL0080

Plan and analyse wiring systems, circuits, control and protection for electrical installations

UNIT CODE :
UEEEL0080

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and analyse wiring systems, circuits, control and protection for electrical installations.
UNIT NAME
Plan and analyse wiring systems, circuits, control and protection for electrical installations

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
MEM234014A

Design a robotic system

UNIT CODE :
MEM234014A

Unit description :
This unit applies to the design of a robotic system across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. Design activities may also include reverse engineering, design rectification, integration of off the shelf components, or modifications of an existing design. It is suitable for robotic system designers or maintenance technologists, and those pursuing qualifications and careers in engineering design involving robotics and automation.
UNIT NAME
Design a robotic system

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
UEECD0016

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0016

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, document and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard and risk control measures associated with electrotechnology work.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

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
UEECD0019

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0019

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components using fitting and metal fabrication techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

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
UEECD0031

Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0031

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) for electrotechnology/utilities applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007 , UEECD0019 , UEECD0051 , UEECS0033
UNIT NAME
Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications

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
UEECD0051

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UNIT CODE :
UEECD0051

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEECD0007
UNIT NAME
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

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
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
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

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

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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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As an international student at TAFE Queensland you will gain practical, hands-on experience in our purpose-built classrooms, laboratories and workshops with the same tools and equipment used in industry.

Studying with TAFE Queensland, an internationally recognised education provider, will give you the skills and knowledge to launch your career.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.

As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations across Queensland, while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle

You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

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VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap

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Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Entry requirements

Skills check

Domestic students
You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 5 in English, 5 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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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 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For 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 and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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.

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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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. Visit the QTAC website for campus locations.

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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All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Industry experienced teachers

Recognition of experience

Core units

Elective units

Eagle Farm

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap

International student payment

Entry requirements

Skills check

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

For International students

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers