Overview
Gain the technical skills to design and maintain electrical equipment and systems, with the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical UEE62122 from Victoria University.
Learning in high-tech facilities, you'll gain practical skillls in configuring, testing, and fault finding in complex electrical circuits and systems. You'll also develop expertise in creating specifications for electrical engineering projects, from minor requirements to large processing plants.
By the end of the course you will have the skills to plan and manage large electrical projects, including:
- designing and briefing for electrical systems and installations
- managing contracts and teams
- writing up engineering specifications
- solving electro-technology engineering problems.
Get hands-on training with links to industry
Everything you learn at Victoria University Polytechnic has direct links to the real world. Learning a trade with us means you’ll get hands-on practice on real projects, so you are job-ready when you graduate.
You’ll learn from teachers who have valuable industry contacts and the latest industry-standard skills.
You’ll also develop links with industry and professional experience through:
- site visits
- industry projects
- industry-endorsed workshops
- industry simulation.
Learn in multimillion-dollar trades facilities
You'll learn in multimillion-dollar facilities, designed to accommodate large-scale construction exercises, at our Sunshine Campus.
Our ‘Construction Futures’ hub is a sustainable trades training facility with a six-star Green rating.
It provides modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops, including:
- concrete lab
- survey lab
- engine lab
- soldering/construction lab
- power systems lab
- computer workstations with simulation and modelling software.
Find the support you need to succeed
Victoria University Polytechnic has academic support programs and tailored resources designed to help you succeed in your studies.
Through workshops, mentoring, and study groups, we can help you with:
- assignments and assessment tasks
- maths skills
- writing skills
- English language
- time management
- study strategies.
We also have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.
Need some advice?
Request a call back from one of our experienced VUHQ course advisers to get your questions answered.
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Careers in electrical engineering
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work, including:
- electrical engineering technicians
- industrial automation technicians
- electrical drafters
- sustainability officers
- energy auditors
- electrical estimators.
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Course structure
To be awarded the UEE62122 Advance Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical, a total of 2160 weighting points must be completed consisting of:
- 1200 core weighting points listed below
- 960 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed, of which
- between 0 and 440 weighting points can be taken from Group A
- between 0 and 300 weighting points can be taken from Group B
- between 0 and 300 weighting points can be taken from Group C
- between 0 and 300 weighting points can be taken from Group D
- between 200 and 960 weighting points can be taken from Group E (or all 960 elective weighting points can be taken from Group E).
- Up to 360 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points unless directed by the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
Course structure and units
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
CORE UNITS
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- Unit code
- UEECD0003
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- Unit code
- UEECD0004
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- Unit code
- UEECD0005
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- Unit code
- UEECD0007
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- Unit code
- UEECD0010
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- Unit code
- UEECD0014
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- Unit code
- UEECD0026
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- Unit code
- UEECD0036
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- Unit code
- UEECD0039
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- Unit code
- UEECD0044
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- Unit code
- UEECD0046
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- Unit code
- UEECD0056
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- Unit code
- UEECD0059
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- Unit code
- UEECD0064
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0015
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0019
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0020
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0021
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0058
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0062
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0077
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0079
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- Unit code
- UEEEL0080
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- Unit code
- UEERE0013
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A: Imported and common elective units
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- Unit code
- UEECD0019
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- Unit code
- UEECD0020
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- Unit code
- UEECD0035
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- Unit code
- UEECD0051
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- Unit code
- UEECO0002
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- Unit code
- UEECO0017
Group B: General elective units
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- Unit code
- UEECD0016
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- Unit code
- UEECD0025
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- Unit code
- UEECD0030
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- Unit code
- UEECD0031
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- Unit code
- UEECS0033
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0013
Group C: General elective units
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- Unit code
- UEECO0001
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0012
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0014
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0015
Group D: General elective units
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0005
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0010
Group E: General elective units
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- Unit code
- UEECD0049
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- Unit code
- UEEIC0007
Learning outcomes
This qualification covers competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice/sales.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type for this course: VET
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
- full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).
Calculate your VET course fees.
Find out more about:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- ways to pay your fees
- important fee dates
- how to apply for a VE/TAFE refund
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Minimum admission requirements to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
Applicants with recent secondary education (withing the last 2 years)
Applicants must apply and complete
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study
Applicants must apply and complete:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
- Successful completion of a Certificate III or above qualification in a related Engineering or Electrical pathway.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants must apply and complete:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
- A minimum of 6 months of work experience in Engineering, trades or related disciplines (provide resume or letter from employment with position description, role, responsibilities and duration).
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
Pathways to further study
On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:
You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.
Find out more about our study pathways to VU
How to apply
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Available start dates:
- 3 February 2025
Before you apply
Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.
Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:
- Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.
Apply direct to VU
Direct applications are due on 29 January 2025 for our next intake which starts on 3 February 2025.
Already a VU student?
If you are already a VU student, apply direct to VU using our Admissions centre to transfer into this course. Remember it’s best to be accepted into your new course before withdrawing from your current one.
After you apply
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- Complete any requests for information by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered
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Please note that if changes to this course occur, VU will notify students as soon as possible.
At Victoria University, we aim to display accurate and complete course information online. However, we are unable to guarantee that every course change is currently displayed. You may contact the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100 to confirm the most up-to-date course fees, pathways and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations and services available to our students.
