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Explore all careersHow do I become an Electrical Engineer in New South Wales?
Get qualified to work as an Electrical Engineer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Course providers in New South Wales
The following providers offer Electrical Engineer courses in New South Wales.
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Common questions
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.
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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
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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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- Professional Certificate of Competency in Circuit Breakers, Switchgear and Power Transformers
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- Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Control, Protection and Facility Planning)
- Professional Certificate of Competency of EMI-EMC, Shielding, Earthing and Noise Reduction Techniques
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Allen Bradley Controllogix / Logix5000 PLC Platforms
- Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering
- Master of Engineering - Applied Research (Electrical Systems)
- 52726WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering
- Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Power)
- Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Information Engineering)
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UETDRDO004 Maintain Energised High Voltage Distribution Overhead Electrical Apparatus (Stick)
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection
- Master of Professional Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering)
- Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
