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The program is composed of 18 units, each delivered over 12 weeks as per the table below.

Note: units may be completed in a different order depending on individual circumstances, pre-requisites and unit availability.

Year One

Year Two

*The units are integrated in the course structure table. However, students should aim to use semester breaks or holidays to complete or gain RPL for the units before the capstone project.

Work-Integrated Learning

EIT’s Associate Degree requires students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities. In undertaking an internship, students will interact with employees and become exposed to organizational policy and culture. You will familiarize yourself with organizational communication procedures, a variety of engineering disciplines, and obtain insight and practical aptitude in projects from the planning phase to completion. If you already have some work experience in the relevant engineering field, you may apply to have credit granted by completing the associated recognition of prior learning form.

• School leavers
• Electricians
• Instrumentation technicians
• Mechanical fitters
• People from other industries seeking a career change
• Industry professionals seeking pathway to Bachelor Degree

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply fundamental principles of physics, electricity, and circuit theory to describe, interpret and solve well-defined electrical systems and component problems.
• Use mathematics, scientific reasoning, and computing tools to support problem-solving and analysis in structured electrical and electronic engineering contexts.
• Demonstrate practical proficiency in engineering instruments, simulation software, and measurement systems for testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Identify and apply relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations to ensure compliance in the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical installations and systems.
• Apply established engineering procedures to design, construct, and evaluate solutions to well-defined electrical and electronic engineering problems.
• Contribute effectively to the planning, execution, and documentation of engineering tasks and projects under appropriate supervision, using sound project and resource management techniques.
• Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and will commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Critically evaluate both sources and the validity of information; manage information effectively through clear verbal and written communication to accomplish a set of common goals and objectives in a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Design and implement a supervised capstone project that applies electrical engineering principles, industry standards and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions in power systems, electronics or control systems.
• Demonstrate pro-active demeanor, self-management, professional conduct and leadership benefitting Professional Engineering Technologists, individually and in teams, via professional and industry exposure practice.

Entry is available to applicants who hold one of the following, completed within the last 10 years:

1. Secondary Education Route: Completion of Year 12 (Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent) with a pass (or satisfactory achievement) in a relevant mathematics subject (e.g., General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics).

2. Other Qualifications: Completion of a relevant engineering AQF Certificate III or above, or an overseas qualification equivalent to an AQF Cert III or above, in a relevant engineering discipline.

3. Mature Age / Alternative Pathway Route: Applicants who have not completed recent secondary education or an AQF Cert III qualification or above may still be considered if they can demonstrate equivalent numeracy and communication skills through one or more of the following:

• Completion of bridging courses.
• Performance in a diagnostic assessment, e.g., mathematics diagnostic test.
• Relevant prior work experience in engineering related roles (minimum 3 years) completed within the last 10 years.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Entry to this course requires demonstration of English language proficiency at the level of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5)

The methods of satisfying this English language proficiency requirements are through (but not limited to):

• An Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent.
• A specified level of achievement in a recognized English language test, such as IELTS (or equivalent).
• Satisfactory completion of another tertiary course offered in English.
• Work history in an organization where English is the language of communication.

NOTE:

• All CRICOS applicants from non-English speaking countries (as determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs) are required to provide results from a recognized language test such as IELTS or equivalent.
• All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.

The leader for this program is Hossein Tafti.

Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.

We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organization. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.

Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.

For full current fees in your country go to the drop down filter at the top of this page or visit the Fees page.

Payment Methods

Learn more about payment methods, including payment terms & conditions and additional non-tuition fees.

Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

This course is classified as Level 6 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.

This course may use the following software:

• LTSpice
• National Instruments ELVISmx Instrument Launcher
• MATLAB/SIMULINK
• PSCAD
• Digsilent PowerFactory
• Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
• FreeRTOS
• ThingSpeak / AWS IoT Core
• TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers
• Tinkercad Circuits, Wokwi, Proteus,

Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here

Potential job roles include positions in the following areas of expertise:

• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Automation and Control Technician
• Power Systems Technician
• Renewable Energy Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Maintenance and Testing Technician

The Associate Degree takes 2 years to complete full-time, and longer for those studying part-time. You will spend approximately 10 hours per week, per unit, learning the program material, completing assessments, and attending tutorials. After enrolment, the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 5 years.

Application Deadline:

You must submit your application at least 4 weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.

Census Date:

A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.

Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.