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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 On campus International
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: 2 years View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession
$17,345
Subsidised
$18,780
Full Fee
$23,575
International
$29,600
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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

  • 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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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
On Campus
11 Feb 2025
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Concession: $17,345
  • Subsidised: $18,780
  • Full fee: $23,575
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Eagle Farm

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

11 Feb 2025

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 3 days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $17,345
  • Subsidised: $18,780
  • Full fee: $23,575
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • 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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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
On Campus
28 Jan 2025
2 years
Full time 3 days per week
  • International: $29,600
demo

Eagle Farm

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 3 days per week

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • International: $29,600
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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COURSE CODE: UEE62122
Payment Options

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. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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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

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees.  The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees.  A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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International student payment

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

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 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.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • 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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