Electrical Engineer Courses
Electrical Engineers design, build, and maintain electrical systems across various industries, using CAD technology for simulations.
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How do I become a Electrical Engineer
Get qualified to work as a Electrical Engineer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $27,000
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On Campus, Online
Electrical engineers are responsible for designing new systems, solving problems, testing equipment, and working on a wide range of components and systems, including communications systems, power plants, electrical machines, navigation systems, and electrical systems for automobiles and aircraft. This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and ro...
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The Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 provides a detailed understanding of the Australia – New Zealand Wiring Rules. It covers the mandatory requirements for electrical system planning, design, installation, and maintenance. The course explains safety principles, power demand calculations, and earth fault current computations to ensure compliance with the standard. Engineers and technicians will gain essential knowledge to apply these regulations effec...
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The Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Main Equipment) provides engineers and technicians with practical knowledge in designing substation equipment. It covers key aspects such as selecting configurations, calculating equipment ratings, and ensuring operational reliability. Topics include transformers, busbars, switchgear, and harmonic control. The course also addresses system studies, fault-level calculations, and redundancy planning to prevent power disruptions. Through case st...
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The Professional Certificate of Competency in EMI-EMC, Shielding, Earthing, and Noise Reduction Techniques provides essential knowledge on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in electrical and electronic systems. It covers shielding methods, electromagnetic coupling, noise issues, and earthing techniques to minimise interference. The course also explores emission sources, measurement techniques, and noise reduction strategies. With a focus on practical applications, ...
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How much does an Electrical Engineer earn?
In Australia, a full time Electrical Engineer generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for Electrical Engineers?
Despite the industry experiencing a decline between 2014 and 2019, it is predicted that there will be a moderate growth in the number of Electrical Engineer roles over the coming years.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Electrical Engineer?
To work as an Electrical Engineer, you will need to obtain a relevant tertiary qualification such as the Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering. Most Electrical Engineers will also go on to complete postgraduate studies.
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Electrical Engineers are responsible for designing, building and maintaining electrical systems. This can involve working with mobile phone technology, navigation systems, robotics or wiring systems. Many Electrical Engineers also use Computer-Aided Design technology to create systems and other electrical devices and test them through simulation.
An Electrical Engineer can be employed in a range of roles in different industries. They might be working hands-on with electrical circuits or overseeing projects as a Project Manager.
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