Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical - UEE62122

Swinburne University of Technology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00111D

This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice/sales.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

Implement information and knowledge management systems
Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
Design signal-conditioning sub-systems
Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment
Design and develop electronics/computer systems projects
Evaluate and report on the performance of LV machines
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems
Modify/redesign industrial computer systems
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Design a robotic system
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems
Apply introductory programming skills in different languages
Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas
Design hybrid renewable power systems
Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems
Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications
Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects
Commission industrial computer systems
Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Manage contract variations
Operate application software packages
Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs
Assemble and set up basic security systems
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
Manage team effectiveness
Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline
Estimate electrotechnology projects
Plan large electrical projects
Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems
Develop detailed electrical drawings
Design wind energy conversion systems (WECS) rated to 10 kW
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Establish innovative work environments
Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Solve problems in single path circuits
Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
Design renewable energy (RE) heating systems
Design battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus
Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Provide solutions to extra-low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives
Classify areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise
Solve problems in wind energy conversion systems (WECS) rated up to 10 kW
Manage large electrical projects
Design stand-alone renewable energy (RE) systems
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings
Develop electrical integrated systems
Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy (RE) systems
Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
Provide photometric data for illumination system design
Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages
Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals
Design micro-hydro systems rated to 6.4 kW
Evaluate motor drive systems and diagnose faults
Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks
Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy (RE) apparatus
Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software
Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine and control problems
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Assess electronic apparatus compliance
Maintain documentation
Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems
Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems
Deliver a service to customers
Manage risk in electrotechnology activities
Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings
Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
Configure and maintain industrial control system networks
Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems
Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
Solve basic problems in micro-hydro systems
Classify areas where a combustible dust hazard may arise
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
Plan and analyse wiring systems, circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Interpret, produce and modify electrotechnology drawings
Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
Apply introductory programming techniques
Develop energy sector directory services
Develop structured programs to control external devices
Manage people performance
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Install, modify and verify coaxial and structured communication copper cabling
Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
Solve problems in multiple path circuits
Design and use advanced programming tools, PC networks and HMI Interfacing
Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy (RE) problems
Facilitate continuous improvement
Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems
Plan an integrated cabling installation system
Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine and control problems
Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus