Electrical Engineer

How do I qualify as an Electrical Engineer?

	To qualify as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, the following pathway will help you on your journey: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Power Engineering) OR Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Business (Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Power Engineering and any major that interests you, however we suggest Management and Leadership or Administrative Management). This option will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to become a professional engineer with a strong background in business principles and practice.
	Don't meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering? If you don't meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering, you may like to consider the following programs: Diploma of Engineering and Spatial Science Foundations OR Associate Degree of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) OR Associate Degree of Engineering (Power Engineering) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Power Engineering). The Diploma of Engineering and Spatial Science Foundations leads into the Associate Degree of Engineering, which leads into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, which leads into the Bachelor of Engineering. This pathway also provides you with the option to exit your studies at year 2 or year 3 with a qualification.
	Already have an engineering technologist qualification? If you already have an engineering technologist qualification, such as the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, and wish to qualify as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, the following program will help you: Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) OR Master of Engineering Science (Power Engineering)

What is an Electrical Engineer?

Electrical engineers apply practical analysis and technical principles to design, create, improve and maintain electrical power products and systems such as computer systems, navigation systems, automotive systems, radio frequency systems, telecommunication systems and energy systems including solar electricity and power distribution.

Electrical engineers work in a variety of settings including large corporations, government institutions, the communication sector, engineering firms, energy companies, health sector and computer manufacturing companies.

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