Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

This qualification provides enabling competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice/sales.The objective of this qualification provides enabling competencies to gain skills and knowledge in electrical design, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, PLC networking and motor control to work in the electrical industry at a technician and para-professional level.As a graduate of this program you may become responsible for electrical and control support, and administering and upgrading electrical facilities in small, medium or large-sized enterprises.

The program is well structured to support you in the installation, maintenance and administration of electrical and automation infrastructure.

Your skills will be applicable to a wide range of business, manufacturing and operational occupations where application of knowledge in electrical technology underpins the business operations.The RMIT program is a blend of practical experience with electrical and control applications built on a strong theoretical foundation.You will achieve competencies in testing, assembly, installation and maintenance of electrical and automation control.

You will gain skills in operating a wide range of automated equipment and systems, manage risk, develop and manage maintenance programs, and provide technical advice.

You will develop knowledge and skills in electrical control systems including programmable logic controllers structured in an industry-based network called Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA);

electrical design, motor control, computer programming and software applications.The program offers a specialised articulation stream if students aspire to undertake a degree.The qualification is structured to deliver competencies, knowledge and skills required by the nationally accredited Electrotechnology Training Package.

It includes a number of core and elective competency units in the major study areas.Areas of specialised study include:Computational solutions Electrical design Electrical drafting Electrical installations Electromagnetic circuits Electronics Engineering software including Auto CAD Industrial control systems Motor control Occupational health and safety Programmable logic controllers Project management

C6120 Courses - Note: Course titles without weighting points indicates hours are equivalent to points.

C6120 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty-Eight (28) Courses. Note: Courses 048446-UEENEEE083A & 048456-UEENEEG107A are included for historical enrolments and are no longer delivered.

C6120 Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units - Select ALL Five (5) Courses. Note: Course 048461-UEENEEG108A is included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.

C6120 Group B Qualification Elective Units - Select One (1) Course)

C6120 Group C and D Elective Units - Select Two (2) Courses

C6120 Group E Qualification Elective Units - Select ALL Three (3) Courses

C6120 Pre-requisite Units - Select One (1) Course

Entry to the first year of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering program requires the successful completion of an approved Australian Year 12 (e.g. VCE) or an equivalent program of study; and/or work experience in the relevant industry sector.

If candidates have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), they can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about the application process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to:

http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. All of the Advanced Diplomas offer entry through the SNAP and SEAS pathways that identify students in specific disadvantaged categories

This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge,and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit