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The Graduate Certificate is delivered over six months. This course is composed of 7 modules/units. These modules/units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of renewable energy.

• Electrical engineers
• Renewable project engineers
• Power system engineers
• Energy consultants
• Technologists transitioning into renewables

• Critically analyse the characteristics of solar radiation, wind and water as energy sources.
• Interpret and recommend photo-voltaic systems, wind farms and hydro-electric plants in terms of construction and operation mode, system design requirements, and characteristics of turbine, generator and auxiliary equipment used for system installation and interconnection to the grid.
• Evaluate technologies used for solar thermal electricity generation.
• Assess parameters of wind power plants and interpret analysis on wind farm siting and sizing.
• Interpret and apply the fundamental principles of fuel cells, biomass, biofuel, geothermal, hydrothermal, wave and tidal power, and other niche renewable technologies in order to propose and justify applications of these systems.
• Identify and explain the economic impacts of renewable energy systems.
• Propose solutions to technical problems faced by electric grids with large-scale distributed generation.

This is an advanced program designed for individuals who may already have a relevant undergraduate qualification or higher. If you lack this, you must show relevant and substantial experience in the subject area (subject to the approval of the Dean) combined with evidence of continuing professional development. The program involves depth and complexity in varied specialized contexts.

• Applicants must have completed at least a 3-year Bachelor degree in engineering, science or technology or equivalent in a related field; OR
• An applicant with other tertiary qualifications with relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role may be considered for entry as judged by the admissions committee: OR
• At least 3 years’ work experience in engineering, science or technology field (the applicant would be required to submit other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates the potential to pursue graduate studies).

AND

• Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a  Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent; OR
• A specified level of achievement in a recognized English language test such as IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5); OR
• Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or delivered by another tertiary institution in English.

Note: All applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application. The course would be suitable for:

• Engineers and technologists who have some background in the field and want to extend their knowledge.
• Those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements.
• Those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge.

Our Program Leader is Dr Hossein Tafti.

The course is delivered by experienced engineers, technical experts and academicians from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and brought practical, applied knowledge into this course.

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

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.

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VET Student Loan (VSL) Program is available for this course:

VSL approved course, maximum tuition fee for Australian students: AUD $5,634.

This means eligible students can use a VET Student Loan to pay their tuition fees up to a maximum loan cap amount, to be repaid through the Australian Taxation System.

If you have been approved for a VET Student Loan, the borrowed amount will be incurred as a debt that is repayable to the Commonwealth government.

Click here to learn more about your eligibility and applying for VET Student Loan (VSL) on this course

Payment Methods

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

This qualification is officially accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC), and EIT is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver in all Australian states. EIT delivers this program to students worldwide.

This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.

This course may use the following software:

• Homer
• HOMER
• PSCAD
• SCADA
• MATLAB/Simulink

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

You could expect to gain employment in the following industries:

• Power generation
• Energy and environmental consultancies
• Local councils
• Energy market operator
• Energy efficiency and environmental consultancies

Potential job outcomes could include:

• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Distributed Energy Systems Engineer
• Energy Storage Specialist
• Grid Integration Engineer
• Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer
• Renewable Energy Consultant

You are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week attending live webinars, learning the program material and completing assessments. This includes attending weekly webinars that run for about 60 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 70% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take 6 months to complete.

EIT understands that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Application Deadline:

You must submit your application at least one week 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.

• GRE18 – 52859WA Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (previous accreditation)
• GRE19 – 52934WA Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies
• GRE20 – 52934WA Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies

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