UEE62325 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering – Coal Mining
Queensland is changing the rules for Electrical Engineering Managers. A relevant advanced diploma qualification becomes mandatory by 2030, get ahead of it now.
$1,250 per unit, 24 units, GST-free
Course Overview
Built for industry professionals ready to move from the tools into engineering-level roles. You will go deep on power distribution, automation, control systems and renewable energy, with one-on-one trainer support the whole way, and every unit tied back to real workplace evidence. If you are eyeing an Electrical Engineering Manager role in coal mining, this is the qualification Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) will expect you to hold.
Entry Requirements
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820), or a current Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence (or equivalent, any Australian state or territory)
- Currently working in industry with access to workplace documentation
- Additional prerequisites may apply, talk to our team
- Already completed some units elsewhere? Ask about Credit Transfer
Learning Outcomes
- Design and manage large-scale electrical projects from brief to build.
- Solve complex polyphase power and multi-path circuit problems.
- Apply engineering software, physics and material science on the job.
- Lead WHS, environmental and risk-management systems on-site.
Units of Competency
View all 24 units of competency
Core Units
- RIIRAI609DEstablish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system
- RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain the risk management system
- UEECD0003Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
- UEECD0004Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
- UEECD0005Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
- UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- UEECD0014Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
- UEECD0017Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline
- UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
- UEECD0036Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
- UEECD0039Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
- UEECD0056Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments
- UEECD0059Write specifications for electrical engineering projects
- UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
- UEEEL0015Manage large electrical projects
- UEEEL0058Plan large electrical projects
- UEEEL0062Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
- UEERE0013Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Elective Units
- UEEHA0031Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d)
- UEEHA0025Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
- UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
- UEECO0003Manage contract variations
- UEEIC0016Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems
- UEEIC0017Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems
What you need to know before you enrol.
Assessment Methods
Workplace-integrated: engineering design tasks, project submissions, technical reports and direct observation, all tied to real workplace evidence. No formal exams.
RPL & Credit Transfer
This is a 24-unit qualification and most applicants bring some relevant units already. Submit your Statements of Attainment and USI transcripts for a free analysis before you commit to the full fee. Credit Transfer is $150 per unit.
Fees & Refund Policy
Per our Refund and Payment Policy.
USI Requirement
You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive your Statement of Attainment. Free at usi.gov.au.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy
This is an advanced diploma qualification with engineering computation and report-writing units.
Access, Equity & Support
Need additional support such as flexible pacing, literacy support or disability access? Tell us at enrolment. Our Student Handbook sets out our access, equity, complaints and appeals policies in full.
Certification & Issuance
Advanced Diploma Testamur and Record of Results issued after your final unit is signed off. Issuance can take up to 10 days. If you need it sooner, you must tell us prior to enrolment.
What To Bring
For online enrolment you will need a personal computer capable of running engineering applications software, plus ongoing workplace access for evidence-based units.
Prerequisites
Confirm your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent licence) is current, and gather evidence of prior learning before enrolling. This speeds up your Credit Transfer assessment.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Notice is required to cancel or reschedule without a fee.
Funding & Subsidies
No funding or subsidies are available for this course.
Important Note on the 2030 Requirement
Queensland’s Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024 makes a relevant advanced diploma qualification mandatory for Electrical Engineering Managers from 1 June 2030. If your role touches this, do not leave enrolment to the last minute — 24 units takes real time.

