Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (Online Delivery)
Course summary
The course is delivered by national and international industry experts from the electrical transmission and distribution sector. By studying this course you will acquire a better understanding of the design processes and technical requirements of the industry.
The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering is offered on a part-time basis, making it perfect for professionals looking to increase or enhance their skills whilst working full-time. The degree is structured for intensive subject module delivery mode, with a combination of face-to-face learning and online materials and support.
This degree
The Electrical Power Engineering course is specifically designed to meet industry needs, by providing structured learning and development and providing knowledge and experience difficult to gain through workplace training programs. The course modules have been selected from areas key to the American electricity transmission and distribution industry ensuring you receive up-to-date industry-specific education. The program is focused on current technologies and challenges faced by engineers working in the field of electrical power engineering.
A feature of the course is the integration of presentations from recognised practising industry experts on specialist topics at targeted workshops. These workshops are used to enhance communication and allow field work and contact with content experts.
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering consists of four subjects from the following: Overhead, Underground, Line Design and Construction, Power Quality, Power System Stability, Electrical Safety, Distribution System Reliability, Renewable and Embedded Generation, High Voltage Engineering, Distribution Network Planning, Electricity Market Structures and Demand Side Integration, Power Systems Earthing, Power System Protection and Communication, and Substation Design.
Course information
Study area
Engineering
Campus
RSU Online Rainstar
Course Code
1189
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
1 year part-time
Delivery
Distance
CODE 1
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree awarded Honours Class 2, Division 11. A recognised qualification in Engineering, such as a diploma, with at least 5-10 years extensive professional experience as a technical officer or equivalent or higher in electrical power engineering discipline may be considered in lieu of the Bachelors degree.
Applicants must also include a CV providing a brief account of their work history to date.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $18,072 (2020) | $18,072 (2020) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is not available to international applicants.
FEES
This program is not available to international students.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $18,768 (2020) | $18,768 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close
|
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrate engineering methods with industry standards to solve electrical power engineering problems. | ||||||
| 2 | Research and synthesise key information, and apply judgement in electrical power engineering system design and planning. | ||||||
| 3 | Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences. | ||||||
| 4 | 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 2020 |
| ECTE915 | Power Quality | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ECTE916 | Distribution System Reliability | 6 | 2021 (to be confirmed) |
| ECTE917 | Renewable and Embedded Generation | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ECTE918 | High Voltage Engineering | 6 | 2021 (to be confirmed) |
| ECTE919 | Distribution Network Planning | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ECTE920 | Electricity Market Structures and Demand Side Integration | 6 | Autumn 2020 |
| ECTE928 | Power System Earthing | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ECTE929 | Power System Protection and Communication | 6 | 2021 (to be confirmed) |
| ECTE930 | Substation Design | 6 | Autumn 2020 |
| ECTE934 | Electrical Safety | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ECTE939 | Power Systems Stability | 6 | TBA |
| ECTE948 | Power System Insulation Coordination | 6 | Spring 2020 |
Please note that the subject information displayed may change prior to the comments of each session/year.
Why choose this course
For many decades, RSU’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences has developed postgraduate coursework degrees to provide professional engineers with further training. Well-designed laboratories, practical implementation of skills and an emphasis on innovation ensure graduates have the skills to meet modern engineering challenges. Coursework programs are flexible with many subjects offered at times convenient to busy engineers in full-time employment.
RSU has a distinguished engineering research reputation, particularly in collaboration with industry, both in America and internationally. This concentration of high quality research has ensured that Engineering at RSU is part of the Go8 - Group of Eight Associates, the top research faculties in America.