Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Electrical Power Engineering)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGPP

SATAC Code
4GD070 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a completed Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution. Normally, this qualification will be an engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.

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This program is under review and is not having any further intakes.

Aim

This program aims to provide flexible opportunities for students to enhance their graduate professional practice skills and readiness for professional employment together with extended core knowledge in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students complete 18 units of core courses and 18 units of specialisation electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSES
Compulsory Core (9 units) - select 9 units from the following courses:
Academic Skills for IT Professionals	INFS 5073	4.5	Note(s): 1
Information Technology Project Management M	INFS 5057	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Strategic Project Management	BUSS 5257	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Project Planning and Control G	MFET 5040	4.5	Note(s): 2
Core Electives - select 9 units from the following:
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5	Note(s): 3
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5	Note(s): 3
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9	Note(s): 3
Principles of Systems Engineering	EEET 4052	4.5
Professional Practice Guided Study	ENGG 5007	4.5
Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management	MFET 5025	4.5
SPECIALISATION COURSES
Select 18 units from the following Electrical Power Engineering specialisation
Power System Analysis	EEET 4057	4.5
Electromagnetic Compatibility	EEET 4053	4.5
Advanced Power Electronics	EEET 5030	4.5
Power System Operation and Control	EEET 5034	4.5
Renewable Energy Systems	EEET 5012	4.5
Engineering Research Practice	EEET 5004	4.5	Note(s): 4

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students who already possess the skills developed in this course can apply for exemption and substitute another course with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Students enrolled in this specialisation may select any one of these project management elective courses and should consult the Program Director for advice on the course that would best suit them.

3. Enrolments in these courses are subject to availability of placements and satisfactory supervisory arrangements.

4. Students proceeding to the corresponding Master of Engineering program and intend to enrol in the Masters courses Minor Thesis 1 and 2 will be required to complete the course Engineering Research Practice in the Graduate Diploma.

5. Students may substitute alternative specialisation courses with the approval of the Program Director.

6. This specialisation provides a pathway for subsequent entry to the Master of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) (LMEE).