INTERNATIONAL

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

CRICOS Code: 092137K
National Code: CRS1400352

2025 start

Description

Secure a bright future with an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from TAFE SA. This course was designed in response to the workforce needs of the electrical industry, one of South Australia’s major employers with opportunities in a range of industries including electricity generation and distribution, production line processing, and mining. You may be involved in overseeing the condition of electrical equipment, the maintenance and commissioning of electrical equipment, or working alongside engineers to design and prototype advanced electrical technology. Be part of this exciting growth industry with your Associate Degree.

Higher Education International

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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104 weeks

80 weeks

Locations & Applications

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Some classes may also be run at Tonsley Campus.

Fees

Average cost per semester

Full Fee

$6,567

$26,266

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Electrical Engineering deals with the generation, distribution, and use of electric power. This includes generators, motors, transformers, batteries and renewable energy systems. The Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering was developed by TAFE SA to respond to the workforce development needs of the electrical industry in South Australia. The electrical industry is one of South Australia’s major employers – and one of the State’s growth areas. The employment opportunities for the graduates of this course are in a range of industries, including electricity generation and distribution, production line processing, mining and other industrial and commercial industries. Your work may involve overseeing the condition of electrical equipment, maintain and commissioning electrical equipment or work alongside engineers to design and prototype advanced electrical technology.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering (CRS1400352)
The associate degree gives students a firm foundation in both theoretical study and practical skills, with an emphasis on strong site management skills as needed by the construction industry. A typical study program in the first year includes electrical engineering practice, including WHS and sustainability, engineering mathematics and physics, basic analog circuits, introduction to electrical machines, and engineering programming. The second year includes electrical machines, mechatronics, project management and final year engineering project. In your small class, you will work on real-world examples and combined with the guaranteed work experience in the field, you will develop the attributes needed to succeed in Australia’s technology-based industries. The course offers work placement and industry-based final year projects. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 14 core units and 3 elective units.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Basic Electrical Circuits	144	EACNL	ELEBCCT501
Computing for Engineering	144	EACNG	COMPENG501
Design for Manufacturing	144	EACNN	ENGDRAW501
Electrical Engineering Project	144	EABHW	ENGPROJ602
Electrical Machines	144	EACPT	ELEMACH601
Electronic Circuits	144	EACPR	ELEECCT601
Engineering Mechanics	144	EABGZ	ENGMECH601
Engineering Workshop	144	EACNK	ENGWKSH401
Introduction to Electrical Energy Equipment	144	EACPS	ELEINEQ501
Materials for Engineering	144	EACNP	ENGMATE501
Mathematics 1	144	EACNH	MATHENG401
Mathematics 2	144	EACNM	MATHENG501
Mechatronics	144	EACPW	ELEMECA601
Project Management	144	EACNX	PRJMGMT601

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Building Services Drafting	144	EACPF	BSDDRFT601
Engineering Programming	144	EACPB	COMPENG601
Mathematics 3	144	EACNZ	MATHENG601
Renewable Energy	144	EACPX	ELERENW601

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.