Advanced Diplomas

Overview

There is a growing shortage, and hence opportunity, for Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) technicians, technologists and engineers in the oil and gas industry. This is due to an increasing need for higher technology methods of obtaining and processing oil and gas as it is a finite declining resource. The price of oil is heading upwards steadily, thus making personnel and their associated oil and gas expertise in these industries even more valuable. The technical challenges of extracting oil and gas are  becoming ever more demanding, with increasing emphasis on more marginal fields and previously inaccessible zones such as deep oceans, Polar regions, Falkland Islands and Greenland. The aim of this 18-month e-learning program is to provide you with core E & I engineering skills so that these opportunities may be accessed, to enhance your career, and to benefit your firm.

This advanced diploma is presented by lecturers who are highly experienced engineers from industry, having 'worked in the trenches' in the various E & I engineering areas. When doing any course today, a mix of both extensive experience and teaching prowess is essential. All our lecturers have been carefully selected and are seasoned professionals.

This advanced diploma course provides a practical treatment of electrical power systems and instrumentation within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries. Whilst there is some theory this is used in a practical context giving you the necessary tools to ensure that the Electrical and Instrumentation hardware is delivering the results intended. No matter whether you are a new electrical, instrumentation or control technician/technologist/graduate engineer or indeed, even a practising facilities engineer, you will find this course beneficial in improving your understanding, skills and knowledge of the whole spectrum of activities ranging from basic E & I engineering to advanced practice including hazardous areas, data communications along with a vast array of E & I equipment utilised in an oil and gas environment.

Who Should Complete this Program

This program would be ideal for you if you are seeking to get know-how and expertise in the oil and gas business and are an:

• Instrument and process control technician or technologist
• Instrument fitter
• Chemical or mechanical engineer
• Electrical engineer currently working in a different area to oil and gas
• Experienced electrician
• A recent graduate electrical, instrumentation or mechanical engineer

Even if you are highly experienced you will find this a great way to become familiar with the oil and gas technology as quickly as possible.

Program Structure

The program follows five engineering threads to provide you with maximum practical coverage in this field:

1. Electrical engineering
2. Instrumentation and Control engineering
3. General Oil and Gas engineering
4. Subsea Instrumentation and Control
5. Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Facilities

 

The course is composed 23 modules. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities:

Module Number	Module Name	Duration
1	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
2	Fundamentals of Process Instrumentation
3	Electrical Drawings, Documentation and Schematics
4	Power Distribution
5	Power Transformers
6	Switchgear for Power Distribution
7	Cables and Wires – Maintenance and Installation Practice
8	Power System Protection and Co-ordination
9	Electrical Safety and Grounding/Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection
10	Power Quality, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Surge Protection and Noise Control
11	Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Protection of AC Electrical Motors and Variable Speed Drives for Instrumentation and Control Systems
12	Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
13	Electrical Applications to Oil and Gas Platforms and Sites Instrumentation and Control
14	General Instrumentation Standards in Oil and Gas, and Best Practice in Process, Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation
15	Process Control Basics
16	Calibration, Installation and Maintenance of Instruments
17	Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance
18	Programmable Logic Controllers
19	SCADA and Distributed Control Systems
20	Industrial Data Communications
21	Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shutdown Systems for Oil and Gas (IEC 61511 and IEC 61508)
22	Wellhead and Flowline Control
23	Oil and Gas Specific Applications for Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Facilities

 

 

Entry Requirements

This Engineering Institute of Technology Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented program. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications who want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge. Practical work experience in related areas of engineering would help enormously. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience. We will review your application and may recommend pre-program studies if required.

Benefits of online learning to Students

• Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students
• Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!
• Practical: perform exercises by remotely accessing our labs and simulation software
• Expert instructors: instructors have extensive industry experience; they are not just 'academics'
• No geographical limits: learn from any location, all you need is an Internet connection
• Constant support: from your instructor(s) and a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the complete duration of the course
• International insight: interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice 

Benefits of online learning to Employers

• Lower training costs: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Less downtime: short webinars (60-90 minutes) and flexible training methods means less time away from work
• Retain employees: keep staff who may be considering a qualification as full time study
• Increase efficiency: improve your engineering or technical employees’ skills and knowledge
• International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

 

How Does it Work?

EIT online learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assignments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

 

Brochure

To access the detailed program brochure, please complete this form.

 

Overview

Mining equipment has come a long way since the days of mule-drawn carriages for haulage, and canaries or Davy lamps for safety.

In terms of high-voltage equipment, large AC and DC motors are still at the order of the day, but with increased sophistication. Load-haul-dump trucks operate in hazardous environments without a driver on board. Sophisticated Motor Control Centers now house Variable Speed Drives and soft-starters, and the motor control equipment is often networked via Ethernet.

It is, however, on the low-voltage side where the developments are almost breathtaking. In certain parts of the world all mines in the region are monitored centrally on a SCADA system, with backhauls (fiber and wireless) to all mines in the region, forming a large Wide Area Network.

At the mine sites Ethernet networks, both wired and wireless, are at the order of the day both above and below ground level. Leaky Feeder wireless systems are still to be found, but nowadays they support Ethernet and TCP/IP, making them suitable for voice and data. IEE802.11 wireless (a.k.a. Wi-Fi), suitably adapted for the mining environment, is making vast inroads into mining operations. Wi-Fi-based systems are used for both data and voice (VoIP), and with suitable Radio Frequency ID interfaces they also provide the infrastructure for monitoring personnel and vehicle movement. Some 802.11-based systems can even be configured in mesh topologies, delivering military-grade reliable communications between moving personnel and vehicles in an open mine environment.

Industrial field buses such as HART, AS-i, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus and DeviceNet are widely used in the mining industry. As is the case with most other electronics, they are increasingly moving towards a co-existence with Ethernet, and augmentation with wireless. And, of course, some of them can perform safety functions as well as operate in intrinsically safe environments.

SCADA and distributed control is at the order of the day, and data from these systems are used as inputs to expert systems. These systems are used for various purposes such as providing data for optimized mine management, safety, and advanced process control. It is, in many cases, not even necessary for control room staff to understand anything about PID control in order to optimize a given control loop; the advanced process control system will heed their ‘operator’ inputs and optimize the process on their behalf.   

Personal safety has not lagged behind. For example, ground radar can detect sub-millimeter ground movements, UWB and Wi-Fi systems are teamed up to avoid collisions between people and vehicles, and integrated headlamps for miners not only have built-in radio communications facilities, but also Ultra-Low Frequency ground-to-surface pagers for emergency location.

In short, the mining industry is attracting the best of the best cutting-edge commercial and industrial electrical and electronics technologies. The question is are you capable of dealing with it? Welcome to the EIT Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining.
 

Who should complete this accredited qualification

This program would be ideal for you if you are seeking to gain know-how and expertise in the mining industry and are an:

• Instrument and process control technician or technologist
• Instrument fitter
• Mining engineering supervisor
• Sales engineer
• Chemical, mining or mechanical engineer
• Electrical engineers and electricians
• Maintenance engineers and supervisors
• Design engineers
• Project managers
• Consulting engineers
• A recent graduate electrical, instrumentation or mechanical engineer

Even if you are highly experienced you will find this a great way to become familiar with mining technology as quickly as possible.

 

Program Structure

The course is composed 19 modules. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in this field:

Module Number	Module Name	Duration
1	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Drawings	3 Weeks
2	Electrical Power Distribution	6 Weeks
3	Circuit Breakers and Switchgear	5 Weeks
4	Power Systems Protection	4 Weeks
5	Fundamentals of Professional Engineering	4 Weeks
6	Motor Control	4 Weeks
7	Data Communications	4 Weeks
8	Ethernet	4 Weeks
9	TCP /IP and VOIP	4 Weeks
10	Terrestrial Microwave and Satellite Communications	4 Weeks
11	Leaky Feeder Systems	2 Weeks
12	Wireless LANs	4 Weeks
13	Wireless Mesh Networks	2 Weeks
14	Field Buses	5 Weeks
15	SCADA Systems and OPC	4 Weeks
16	Process Control Systems	4 Weeks
17	Programmable Logic Controllers	4 Weeks
18	Distributed Control Systems	2 Weeks
19	Analytical, Management and Personal Safety Systems and Devices	4 Weeks

 

This Engineering Institute of Technology Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented program. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications who want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge. Practical work experience in related areas of engineering would help enormously. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience. We will review your application and may recommend pre-program studies if required.

Benefits of online learning to Students

• Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students
• Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!
• Practical: perform exercises by remotely accessing our labs and simulation software
• Expert instructors: instructors have extensive industry experience; they are not just 'academics'
• No geographical limits: learn from any location, all you need is an Internet connection
• Constant support: from your instructor(s) and a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the complete duration of the course
• International insight: interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice 

Benefits of online learning to Employers

• Lower training costs: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Less downtime: short webinars (60-90 minutes) and flexible training methods means less time away from work
• Retain employees: keep staff who may be considering a qualification as full time study
• Increase efficiency: improve your engineering or technical employees’ skills and knowledge
• International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

 

How Does it Work?

EIT online learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assignments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

 

Brochure

To access the detailed program brochure, please complete this form.

 

Overview

Join the next generation of electrical engineers, technologists and technicians in the electrical power supply industry and embrace a well paid, intensive yet enjoyable and safe career by embarking on this comprehensive and practical program.

This advanced diploma is ideal for those who want to move into a para-professional role with greater challenge and perhaps, responsibility for supervising others, and working at greater technical depth in the electrical power supply industry. Students of this program will probably already be employed in the electrical supply industry or with support vendors and consultants and may want to formalize and build on their on-the-job experience they have gained. Most students will have a trade or technical qualification and relevant work experience. This course is not suitable for a school leaver as you will lack the electrical industry experience to gain optimum value from this course– please talk to us about other options.

Specifically, you will gain more knowledge and skills relating to the following areas:

• The Fundamentals – Basic electrical engineering and electrical circuits, fundamentals of professional engineering and electrical drawings
• Electrical Engineering Components – Power distribution, transformers, circuit breakers and switchgear, electrical machines, power cables and accessories
• Protection and Earthing/Grounding – Earthing and lighting/surge protection, power system protection, electrical safety and wiring regulations
• Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
• Energy Efficiency and Energy Use
• Electrical Power Industry Best Practice – Power supply system equipment and installations, network protection for transmission and distribution systems, SCADA systems for power networks, development of switching programs for transmission and distribution networks, management of power network operations

The advanced diploma provides a solid overview of the current state of electrical engineering practice in the power industry and is presented in a practical and useful manner – all theory covered is tied to a practical outcome. Leading electrical engineers and technologists present the program over the web in a distance learning format using our acclaimed live highly interactive online learning techniques. We and your peers work closely with you all the way interactively using web and video conferencing in your learning experience. A major benefit of EIT’s approach is that you will have a dedicated Learning Support Officer, who will be there to assist and guide you throughout the program.
 

Who Should Complete this Program

• Electrical Technicians
• Power Supply Technicians and Tradespersons
• Electricians
• Electrical Test Technicians and Engineers
• SCADA Technicians and Engineers
• Automation Technicians
• Project Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Instrumentation and Design Engineers
• Field Technicians
• Plant Operators
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Energy Management Consultants
• Automation and Process Engineers
• Project Managers
• Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Production Managers
• Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
• Instrument and Process Control Technicians

In fact, anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key elements of electrical engineering – to improve work skills and to create further job prospects. Even those of you who are highly experienced in electrical engineering may find it useful to attend some of the topics to gain key, up to date perspectives on electrical engineering.

 

Program Structure

The program modules cover the following eight main threads to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of electrical engineering.

1. Electrical technology fundamentals
2. Distribution equipment and protection
3. Rotating machinery and transformers
4. Power electronics
5. Energy efficiency
6. Earthing and safety regulations
7. Operation and maintenance of electrical equipment
8. Electrical power supply industry

 

The course is composed 19 modules. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in this field:

Module Number	Module Name	Duration
1	Electrical Circuits	6 Weeks
2	Basic Electrical Engineering	3 Weeks
3	Fundamentals of Professional Engineering	4 Weeks
4	Electrical Drawings	3 Weeks
5	Electrical Power Distribution	5 Weeks
6	Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Switchgear	5 Weeks
7	Electrical Machines	4 Weeks
8	Power Cables and Accessories	3 Weeks
9	Earthing and Lightning / Surge Protection	5 Weeks
10	Power System Protection	6 Weeks
11	Electrical Safety and Wiring Regulations	5 Weeks
12	Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment	4 Weeks
13	Energy Efficiency and Energy Use	4 Weeks
14	Power Quality	4 Weeks
17	Power Supply System Equipment and Installations	7 Weeks
18	Network Protection	7 Weeks
19	Monitor and Control Electrical Network	7 Weeks
20	Develop Switching Programs for Transmission and Distribution Networks	7 Weeks
21	Manage Network Operations	7 Weeks

 

This Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented course. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications and want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge.

In order to maximize the benefit of this course, students should have at least a tertiary qualification in Engineering and some work experience in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical). Practical work experience in related areas of Engineering would also assist with the mastering of the advanced diploma material. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience.

English language competency is also required. Students are required to understand spoken and written English and to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Benefits of online learning to Students

• Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students
• Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!
• Practical: perform exercises by remotely accessing our labs and simulation software
• Expert instructors: instructors have extensive industry experience; they are not just 'academics'
• No geographical limits: learn from any location, all you need is an Internet connection
• Constant support: from your instructor(s) and a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the complete duration of the course
• International insight: interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice 

Benefits of online learning to Employers

• Lower training costs: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Less downtime: short webinars (60-90 minutes) and flexible training methods means less time away from work
• Retain employees: keep staff who may be considering a qualification as full time study
• Increase efficiency: improve your engineering or technical employees’ skills and knowledge
• International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

 

How Does it Work?

EIT online learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assignments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

 

Brochure

To access the detailed program brochure, please complete this form.

 

Overview

Join the next generation of electrical engineers and technicians and embrace a well paid, intensive yet enjoyable career by embarking on this comprehensive course on electrical engineering. It is presented in a practical and useful manner - all theory covered is tied to a practical outcome. Leading electrical engineers who are highly experienced engineers from industry, having 'worked in the trenches' in the various electrical engineering areas present the course over the web in a distance learning format using our acclaimed live e-learning techniques.  

The course starts with an overview of the basic principles of electrical engineering and then goes on to discuss the essential topics in depth. With a total of 16 modules, everything that is of practical value from electrical distribution concepts to the equipment used, safety at work to power quality are all looked at in detail. Each module contains practical content so that the students can practice what they learn including the basic elements of designing a system and troubleshooting.

Most academic courses deal with engineering theory in detail but fall short when it comes to giving practical hints on what a technician is expected to know for a job in the field. In this course, the practical aspects receive emphasis so that when you go out into the field you will have the feeling that ‘you have seen it all.

 

Who should complete this program?

• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Project Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Instrumentation and Design Engineers
• Electrical Technicians
• Field Technicians
• Electricians
• Plant Operators
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Energy Management Consultants
• Automation and Process Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Project Managers
• Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Production Managers
• Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
• Instrument and Process Control Technicians

In fact, anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key elements of electrical engineering – to improve work skills and to create further job prospects. Even those of you who are highly experienced in electrical engineering may find it useful to attend some of the topics to gain key, up to date perspectives on electrical engineering.

 

Program Structure

The course covers the following seven main threads to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of electrical engineering

1. Electrical technology fundamentals
2. Distribution equipment and protection
3. Rotating machinery and transformers
4. Power electronics
5. Energy efficiency
6. Earthing and safety regulations
7. Operation and maintenance of electrical equipment

 

The course is composed 16 modules. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Applied Electrical Engineering:

Module Number	Module Name	Duration
1	Electrical Circuits	6 Weeks
2	Basic Electrical Engineering	3 Weeks
3	Fundamentals of Professional Engineering	4 Weeks
4	Electrical Drawings	3 Weeks
5	Electrical Power Distribution	5 Weeks
6	Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Switchgear	5 Weeks
7	Electrical Machines	4 Weeks
8	Power Cables and Accessories	3 Weeks
9	Earthing and Lightning / Surge Protection	5 Weeks
10	Power System Protection	6 Weeks
11	Electrical Safety and Wiring Regulations	5 Weeks
12	Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment	4 Weeks
13	Energy Efficiency and Energy Use	4 Weeks
14	Power Quality	4 Weeks
15	Power Electronics and Variable Speed Drives	5 Weeks
16	DC and AC High Reliability Power Supplies	6 Weeks

 

Job Outcomes, International Recognition and Professional Membership:

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems) qualification is recognized by Engineers Australia and (through the Dublin Accord) by leading professional associations and societies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States. The Dublin Accord is an agreement for the international recognition of Engineering Technician qualifications.

For example, current enrolled students can apply for free student membership of Engineers Australia. After graduation, you can apply for membership to become an Engineering Associate, while graduates interested in UK recognition can apply for membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as a Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

This professional recognition greatly improves the global mobility of graduates, and offers you the opportunity of a truly international career.

You will be qualified to find employment as an Engineering Associate in public and private industry including transportation, manufacturing, process, construction, resource, energy and utilities industries. Engineering Associates often work in support of professional engineers or engineering technologists in a team environment. If you prefer to work in the field you may choose to find employment as a site supervisor, senior technician, engineering assistant, or similar.

 

For more information about accreditation, please visit this webpage.
 

This Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented course. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications and want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge.

In order to maximize the benefit of this course, students should have at least a tertiary qualification in Engineering and some work experience in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical). Practical work experience in related areas of Engineering would also assist with the mastering of the advanced diploma material. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience.

English language competency is also required. Students are required to understand spoken and written English and to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Benefits of Online Learning to Students

• Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students
• Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!
• Practical: perform exercises by remotely accessing our labs and simulation software
• Expert instructors: instructors have extensive industry experience; they are not just 'academics'
• No geographical limits: learn from any location, all you need is an Internet connection
• Constant support: from your instructor(s) and a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the complete duration of the course
• International insight: interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice 

Benefits of Online Learning to Employers

• Lower training costs: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Less downtime: short webinars (60-90 minutes) and flexible training methods means less time away from work
• Retain employees: keep staff who may be considering a qualification as full time study
• Increase efficiency: improve your engineering or technical employees’ skills and knowledge
• International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

 

How Does it Work?

EIT Online Learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assessments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

 

Brochure

To access the detailed program brochure, please complete this form.

 

Overview

Lighting design brings together art and science: requiring the designer to apply both creative flair and technical understanding to create visually appealing and effective spaces. To do this, lighting designers require a firm understanding of a range of concepts: from optics, electricity, visual perception, ergonomics, standards and regulations, energy efficiency, environmental issues, health and wellbeing; to the art of design.

The Advanced Diploma will prepare you for successful entrance and integration into the built environment design professional community.

Lighting professionals work in a variety of roles and project areas: lighting designers may be engaged to work on a range of applications, including: residential, commercial or healthcare interiors, façade lighting, road and tunnel lighting, sports lighting, public area lighting, and theatre or events lighting.

Throughout this course, students will gain the knowledge necessary to interact with a client and produce lighting outcomes that meet technical and aesthetic needs, and are able to convey emotive elements of the visual environment to all stakeholders.

The Advanced Diploma in Lighting Design begins with a basis in key scientific concepts in light, combined with an understanding of the human factors involved in visual perception. This basis is followed by the development of fundamental lighting design theory for interior, exterior and special applications; accompanied by experience using design software tools. This design knowledge is completed with the experience offered by authentic design projects and dedicated development of skills for professional practice as lighting designers.    

Who Should Complete this Program

Anyone who wants to gain a strong functional knowledge of illumination engineering and lighting design to improve their current work skills and to further their job prospects, including:

• Electrical contractors
• Drafts people
• Lighting sales representatives
• Electrical engineers
• Interior designers
• Architects
• Industrial designers
• Landscape architects

Program Structure

The program is composed of 12 modules and two units of competency. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of illumination engineering and lighting design.

Unit/Module Code	Unit/Module Title	Duration
DILLEN601	Light and Energy	4 Weeks
DILFCL602	Fundamental Concepts in Lighting	5 Weeks
DILDYL603	Daylighting	7 Weeks
DILLTC604	Lamp Technologies	5 Weeks
DILLUM605	Luminaires	5 Weeks
DILLCE606	Lighting Controls and Engineering	3 Weeks
DILHFL607	Human Factors in Lighting	5 Weeks
DILLDF608	Lighting Design Fundamentals	7 Weeks
DILILD609	Interior Lighting Design Applications	6 Weeks
DILLDS610	Lighting Design Software	6 Weeks
DILELD611	Exterior Lighting Design Applications	6 Weeks
DILSLD612	Special Applications in Lighting	4 Weeks
DILPPL613	Engage in professional practice in lighting	5 Weeks
DILDAL614	Design advanced lighting systems	4 weeks

This Engineering Institute of Technology Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented program. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications who want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge. Practical work experience in related areas of engineering would help enormously. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience. We will review your application and may recommend pre-program studies if required.

Benefits of online learning to Students

• Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students
• Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!
• Practical: perform exercises by remotely accessing our labs and simulation software
• Expert instructors: instructors have extensive industry experience; they are not just 'academics'
• No geographical limits: learn from any location, all you need is an Internet connection
• Constant support: from your instructor(s) and a dedicated Learning Support Officer for the complete duration of the program
• International insight: interact and network with participants from around the globe and gain valuable insight into international practice 

Benefits of online learning to Employers

• Lower training costs: no travel or accommodation necessary
• Less downtime: short webinars (60-90 minutes) and flexible training methods means less time away from work
• Retain employees: keep staff who may be considering a qualification as full time study
• Increase efficiency: improve your engineering or technical employees’ skills and knowledge
• International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

How Does it Work?

EIT online learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assignments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

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