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Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering |
Abbreviation: | GCertElecPowEng |
UOW Course Code: | 1189 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time (minimum) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible (3 day workshops for each subject) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering provides the skills and education specific to the needs of the Australian electricity distribution industry. Taught by nationally recognised industry experts, students gain a better understanding of the design processes and technical requirements for power distribution system engineering. Subjects are taught in 3-day intensives with some additional on-line learning which may suit people who are in full-time employment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering will be able to:
- Integrate engineering methods with industry standards to solve electrical power engineering problems.
- Research and synthesise key information, and apply judgement in electrical power engineering system design and planning.
- Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of electrical power engineering and keep pace with innovations in engineering techniques, industry trends and standards.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering requires the satisfactory completion of four subjects (24 credit points) chosen from the list below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECTE914 | Overhead, Underground Line Design and Construction | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE915 | Power Quality | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE916 | Distribution System Reliability | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE917 | Renewable and Embedded Generation | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE918 | High Voltage Engineering | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE919 | Distribution Network Planning | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE920 | Electricity Market Structures and Demand Side Integration | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE928 | Power System Earthing | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE929 | Power System Protection and Communication | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE930 | Substation Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE934 | Electrical Safety | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE939 | Power Systems Stability | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE948 | Power System Insulation Coordination | 6 | Not offered in this year |
Note: Only a limited number of subjects will be offered in any one year.
The program is offered on a part-time basis by mandatory attendance at a face-to-face 3-day intensive learning session for each subject.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering are eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Electrical Power Engineering coursework program. Please contact the Faculty for information on credit arrangements and requirements.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director