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This course leads to a job of the future with STEM skills highly prized in the implementation of smart homes (Internet of Things), automated industrial production line mechatronics, administering or upgrading infrastructure for small to large scale businesses among many other innovative applications.
Gain these skills
- programmable logic controllers using the industry-based system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- electrical design
- motor control
- computer programming
- diagnose faults or malfunctions in electrical systems
- provide alternative approaches or solutions
- software applications
- pneumatic systems
Specialist applied engineering facility at Munster campus
Students study this course at our state-of-the-art Applied Engineering building at Munster campus, featuring mechatronics labs and technical engineering workshop rooms. In our courses, you'll have access to modern equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, civil engineering compression labs to name just a few.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical - This course Part time study is available by enrolling in the three skill sets listed above, which make up the Diploma qualification and provide credit for this Advanced qualification.
Become a specialist in your field with university study
This course has a university study pathway as at 14 August 2019.
Curtin University – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – 150-200 credits
Curtin University – Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) – 150 credits
Edith Cowan University – Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) (W21) – Up to 120 credits
Edith Cowan University – Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) (Y49) – Up to 120 credits
Edith Cowan University – Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) (Y51) – Up to 120 credits
Edith Cowan University – Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control & Automation) (Y46) – Up to 120 credits
Murdoch University – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Industrial Computer Systems Engineering (H1264) – 6 credits
Murdoch University – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (H1264) – 6 credits
Murdoch University – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Renewable Energy Engineering (H1264) – 6 credits
The information about university credit points and tuition costs provides a general guide only. To check the current credit arrangements and to find more information about how credits work at the listed university of your choice, visit TAFE International WA’s University Pathway Finder.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
All year round
Munster - Part Time-Self PacedOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 24 months |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Munster |
| How |
Part Time |
Semester 1
Munster - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 2 years |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Munster |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Munster - Full Time-ClassroomOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 2 years |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Munster |
| How |
Full Time |