Learning Outcomes

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Use cognitive skills and critical thinking Graduates will develop their ability to define, investigate and analyse electrical engineering problems and develop creative and innovative solutions to these problems (EA 2.14 & 2.15).
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Undertake independent work Graduates will develop their capacity for independent work, particularly identifying and sourcing information that is needed.
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Employ communication, adaptive and interactional skills Graduates will demonstrate professional-level skills in presenting information and justifying decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community (EA 3.2 / EA 2.8). Graduates will demonstrate creative and ethical approaches to practice (EA 3.3 & 3.1). Graduates will develop their ability to work as team members and leaders (EA 3.5).
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Global outlook Graduates will develop an appreciation of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts (EA 1.5).
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Apply Disciplinary Knowledge and practices in Energy Engineering. Graduates will develop advanced theory-based knowledge and techniques in Electrical engineering (EA 1.3 / EA 2.12). Graduates will broaden their knowledge of engineering, including engineering management (EA 1.4). Graduates will be able to proficiently apply engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving (EA 2.1).
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GradCertEngSc7320 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

ELEC9711
6 UOC
Power Electronics for Renewable and Distributed Generation
ELEC9712
6 UOC
High Voltage Systems
ELEC9713
6 UOC
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
ELEC9714
6 UOC
Electricity Industry Planning and Economics
ELEC9715
6 UOC
Electricity Industry Operation and Control
ELEC9716
6 UOC
Electrical Safety
ELEC9719
6 UOC
Real-Time Digital Simulations
GSOE9141
6 UOC
Smart Grids and Distribution Networks

Disciplinary Knowledge Courses

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 18 UOC of the following courses.

ELEC4611
6 UOC
Power System Equipment
ELEC4612
6 UOC
Power System Analysis
ELEC4613
6 UOC
Electrical Drive Systems
ELEC4614
6 UOC
Power Electronics
ELEC4621
6 UOC
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
ELEC4631
6 UOC
Continuous - Time Control System Design
ELEC4632
6 UOC
Computer Control Systems
ELEC4633
6 UOC
Real-Time Engineering
ELEC4617
6 UOC
Power System Protection

Engineering & Technical Management Course

Students may take 6 UOC of the following courses.

GSOE9445
6 UOC
Entrepreneurial Engineering

Foundational Disciplinary Knowledge

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Additional Information

Entry Requirements

Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering with an average mark of 65.

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