QUALIFICATION

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering /Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) - University of Adelaide Pathway



TAFE SA Code: DP10019

Study pathway: Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering (CRS1400352)

Description

Embark on a bright future with a guaranteed university admission on completion of this Associate Degree in electrical engineering. You will gain a a firm foundation in both theoretical study and practical skills, with an emphasis on the site management skills that are so important in the construction industry. With guaranteed work experience in the field you will develop the knowledge and attributes needed to succeed in Australia’s high-growth technology-based industries.

Duration
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4 years 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

  • Certificate III or higher in an Engineering related area; or
  • Completion of Year 12 and Year 12 Specialist Mathematics OR Mathematical Methods OR General Mathematics or equivalent with a minimum ATAR of 60; or
  • Satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 140

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

Mandatory Requirements
Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.

Total Fees
Full Fee
$27,394

Please note that fees and funding status only apply to the initial TAFE SA qualification. Check the course page or relevant university website for details on the secondary qualification.

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.

    • You will receive an offer to both TAFE SA and University, with the University offer being conditional on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification.
    • You can rest assured you have secured your University offer, pending successful completion of the TAFE SA award.
    • No further application will be required.
    • You will receive credit for TAFE SA studies allowing you to complete two awards dependent on the pathway selected.
    • If accepted, you will receive an offer to TAFE SA and-on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification-an offer to University with no further application required.
    • Important Note: The listed awards are reviewed and changes may occur without notice. Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.
    • View our Uni Dual Offer Courses list
  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • 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

    Higher Education

    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
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Basic Electrical Circuits 150
    Computing for Engineering 150
    Electrical Drawing 150
    Electrical Engineering Practice 150
    Electrical Engineering Project 144
    Electrical Machines 150
    Electronic Circuits 150
    Engineering Science 150
    Exposure to Engineering Practice 3
    Introduction to Electrical Energy Equipment 150
    Mathematics 1 150
    Mathematics 2 150
    Mechatronics 150
    Project Management 150

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Building Services Drafting 150
    Computer Science 2 150
    Digital Electronics 1 150
    Lighting Design 150
    Mathematics 3 150
    Microcontroller Programming 150
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