Engineering Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This applied industry focused advanced diploma covers a variety of skills such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power supply systems, quality network protection and operation. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in electrical engineering.
Course Benefits:
- Skills in the latest electrical system and power industry technologies
- Practical guidance from experts in the field
- Global networking contacts in the industry
- Improved career prospects and income
- A world class Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Course Start Date
- 2nd September 2025
Delivery mode
Engineering Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Applicants must have at least a Year 12 or Cert III trade qualification or equivalent in a related field;
- They must have at least 2 years’ work experience in a related field OR At least 4 years’ work experience in a related field – subject to acceptance of an application for Credit to Entry
- Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent; OR A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test such as: IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 5.5 (with no individual band score less than 5.0); or equivalent; OR Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or by another tertiary institution, in English.
Course fees
The VET Student Loan program is available for this course. This means eligible students can use a VET Student Loan to pay their tuition fees up to a maximum loan cap amount, to be repaid through the Australian Taxation System.
VSL approved course, maximum tuition fee for Australian students: AUD $15,421.00
Career opportunities
The Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Power Systems Technical Officer
A Power Systems Technical Officer assists in the operation, maintenance, and management of electrical power systems. You might work for a utility c...
Substation Technician
A Substation Technician performs repairs and maintenance on equipment at a power supply substation. You might also install new systems for power di...
Engineering Technician
An Engineering Technician supports engineers by applying technical skills to the design, development, and maintenance of engineering systems. You m...
Control Technician
A Control Technician looks after repairs and maintenance of control systems. You’ll ensure systems are working efficiently and carry out scheduled...
Electrical Technician
An Electrical Technician performs a range of duties on electrical equipment and systems. You might diagnose system faults and carry out necessary r...
About Engineering Institute of Technology
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is a leading engineering and technology education and training provider, offering online and on-campus programs. Our wide range of courses is driven by industry experts to ensure students (whether starting out or in the workforce) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of modern engineering.
With campuses in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, EIT delivers industry-focused professional certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees to students from over 160 countries.
Our study areas include electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, renewable energy, industrial automation, data communications, industrial IT, electronics, as well as engineering management, safety, and risk and reliability engineering.
Their online and on-campus programs follow a unique delivery methodology that makes use of live and interactive webinars, an international pool of expert lecturers, dedicated learning support officers, and state-of-the-art technologies such as hands-on workshops, remote laboratories, and simulation software.
Our Mission
EIT’s mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting-edge and applied engineering vocational and higher education.
Our Vision
By 2032, EIT will be internationally recognized for its education in the engineering and technology areas and will be an Australian University College. EIT will draw students worldwide because of its reputation for strongly industry-oriented engineering programs, with graduate attributes that make EIT students employees of choice.
