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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

301403 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Electrical Utility Engineering

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Course CRICOS Code: 038797M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The course addresses the needs of a professional engineer in pursuing a higher degree both by recognising their experience and time constraints. Students attend course topics, intensive block programs and resource-based learning through distance education.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) or equivalent degree majoring in Electrical Power. In addition, proof of employment associated with the power industry or at least one year experience in the power industry is required, if not currently employed.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning not exceeding two-thirds of the required credits, may be granted to a student transferring from another program at a recognised institution, with satisfactory completion of equivalent coursework and/or with proof of professional training or substantial work experience gained in industry.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Certificate in Electrical Utility Engineering.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302140 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 613 2.5 25.0
302142 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 623 3.0 25.0
302143 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 624 2.5 25.0
6136 v.5   Control Systems 603 4.0 25.0
  OR  
300806 v.2   Renewable Energy Principles 603 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302141 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 614 3.0 25.0
302144 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 633 3.0 25.0
302145 v.2   Electrical Utility Engineering 634 2.5 25.0
303538 v.2   Power System Protection 603 5.0 25.0
  OR  
308787 v.1   Instrumentation and Control 402 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.