Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy

The main objective of this program is to provide a pathway for graduate engineers and scientists, or those with an alternative acceptable qualification and significant experience in industry, to gain a postgraduate qualification in the burgeoning specialist area of sustainable energy.In line with following this objective, the program has been designed to enable you to:apply your specialist knowledge, understanding and skills obtained in this program to analyse complex sustainable energy systems and technologies.

find innovative solutions from an array of possibilities through a systematic problem solving approach taking into account the economic, sociopolitical, policy and environmental context affecting sustainable energy solutions.

handle business cases for sustainable energy projects professionally to deliver value for all stakeholders.

conceive novel sustainable energy system designs for challenging problems.

communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders in professional and effective manner.

lead, build and work with teams with trust and respect.

conduct research studies on a wide range of sustainable energy technologies and solutions, and breaking new grounds in this area.The program requires in-person attendance in the City Campus, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of Canvas, the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.

All courses listed may not be available each Semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Program Entry Requirements

Entry to this program is via MC229 Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy) Students in the Masters degree who wish to exit the Masters before completion, may be eligible to take out the intermediate award of GD149 Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy.

Program Learning Outcomes*:

1. Needs, Context and Systems

• Describe, investigate and analyse complex engineering systems and associated issues (using systems thinking and modelling techniques)
• Exposit legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental interests, values, requirements and expectations of key stakeholders
• Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities

2. Problem Solving and Design

• Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Anticipate the consequences of intended action or inaction and understand how the consequences are managed collectively by your organisation, project or team
• Develop and operate within a hazard and risk framework appropriate to engineering activities

3. Analysis

• Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist bodies of knowledge in the selected discipline area to predict the effect of engineering activities
• Apply underpinning natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences.

4. Professional Practice

• Initiate, plan, lead or manage engineering activities
• Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
• Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
• Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership
• Communicate in a variety of different ways to collaborate with other people, including accurate listening, reading and comprehension, based on dialogue when appropriate, taking into account the knowledge, expectations, requirements, interests, terminology and language of the intended audience
• Display a personal sense of responsibility for your work
• Demonstrate orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

5. Research

• Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, with creativity and initiative in new situations in professional practice and with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
• Be aware of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges
• Assess, acquire and apply the competencies and resources appropriate to engineering activities
• Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
• Acknowledge (clearly) your own contributions and the contributions from others and distinguish contributions you may have made as a result of discussions or collaboration with other people

* the Graduate Diploma is designed to contribute to the development Stage 1 and Stage 2 professional competency requirements of Engineers Australia.