Overview
QUT has conducted short course training for electricity supply engineers since 1993.The PESTC program has been developed by the Queensland electricity supply industry and QUT.
These training units are particularly valuable in the fast-tracking, re-skilling and up-skilling of personnel in an industry that is undergoing continual change.
Course units are presented by experienced senior engineers from industry as well as QUT staff. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 25 students.
Who should participate?
These units are for people who want to fast-track, re-skill or up-skill their careers in electricity supply engineering.
Core concepts
Each PESTC unit is a stand-alone professional development short course, with practical knowledge that you can learn today and use tomorrow. Explore each topic below and choose the expertise that suits you:
Choose from these PESTC units
Power and Distribution Transformers (EEP219)
This course covers the basics of transformer design, construction and testing found in electric power transmission and distribution substations.
Find out more about Power and Distribution Transformers
Basic Power System Protection (EEP211)
Through this unit, participants will gain a firm understanding of the basics of power system protection.
Find out more about Basic Power System Protection
Power System Fault Calculations (EEP205)
Understand the ratings specifications of plant and equipment, and how to apply this in the design of earthing layouts and electrical protection relays.
Find out more about Power System Fault
Overhead Line Design - Electrical (EEP216)
This course covers the complete processes of transmission line electrical design to ensure all requirements are met.
Find out more about Overhead Line Design - Electrical
Advanced Power System Protection (EEP212)
Protection of today’s sophisticated Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems is necessary to maximise safety for the public and electricity industry employees alike.
Find out more about Advanced Power System Protection
Overhead Line Design - Mechanical (EEP217)
The module will step the student through the Overhead line design process; in particular how the electrical, mechanical and structural aspects of design are combined to produce a sound engineering system which is suitable for construction and long term operation.
Find out more about Overhead Line Design - Mechanical
Distance Protection (EEP241)
Protection of the power system is necessary to disconnect faulted plant from the system, to minimise disruption of supply to customers and to maximise safety for the public and electricity industry employees alike.
Find out more about Distance Protection
Introduction to Substation Design (EEP245)
The course aims to teach you the basics of initial substation site selection, developing economical layouts to perform the required network switching and/or bulk supply functions, from civil through to circuitry design, and on to commissioning.
Find out more about Introduction to Substation Design
Condition Monitoring of High Voltage Plant (EEP203)
Find out more about Condition Monitoring of High Voltage Plant
Power System Load Flow Analysis (EEP204)
This unit recognises that load flow analysis forms the basis of other power system analysis studies.
Find out more about Power System Load Flow Analysis
Circuit Breakers - Switchgear (EEP244)
This course provides an understanding of the principles behind the operation of circuit breakers for transmission and distribution of electric power.
Find out more about Circuit Breakers - Switchgear
Details
Where and when
Face-to-face Delivery
Offerings will be delivered face-to-face at the QUT Executive Education Centre,
B Block, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Register your interest to be kept up-to-date on unit developments.
Certification
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the unit assignment. You will also receive a copy of your marked assignment with results. Assignments are generally due 8 weeks after completion of the face to face component. Exact dates will be advised.
Cost
| Registration type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Early Bird registration (closes 4 weeks prior to course commencement) | $1,620 (GST exclusive) |
| Standard registration | $1,800 (GST exclusive) |
| QUT Alumni registration | $1,350 (GST exclusive) |
| Group registration (4 or more from the same organisation) | $1,620 (GST exclusive) per person |
Registrations close 1 week prior to course commencement
More details
Customised and contextualised for your organisation
QUTeX can work closely with your organisation to develop and deliver learning solutions to help build capability and achieve your specific business objectives.
Join a growing community of leading Australian organisations creating results-driven learning solutions with QUTeX, in industries including government, financial and professional services, health and community, construction and mining, retail, education, agribusiness and more. Get started today.