Electrical Engineering Associate (TAS)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become an electrical engineering associate you usually have to complete a diploma in electrical engineering. Entry to the course below usually requires Year 11 or Year 12 with mathematics, English and science. Contact the institution for full details.

Diploma Courses:

TAFE Tasmania - Burnie and Launceston Alanvale Campuses:

  • Diploma of Electrical Engineering

Additional Information:

After successful completion of a recognised course and a period of approved work experience, you may be eligible for associate membership of Engineers Australia.

Related Courses:

  1. Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
  2. Bachelor of Technology

Employment Opportunities:

Federal, state and territory government departments, private manufacturing organisations and suppliers of electrical and power electronic equipment employ electrical engineering associates, as do the mining and processing, and paper and chemical industries, and vehicle manufacturers.

Electrical engineering associates work on-site or in offices, in technical laboratories or workshops, power stations and control centres.

The demand for electrical engineering associates is dependent on activity levels in the electricity, construction and manufacturing sectors. It is a small occupation with reasonable employment opportunities.

For Further Information:

Careers Centre, Engineers Australia

1300 366 613

ElectroComms and Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council Ltd

(02) 6241 2155

Manufacturing Skills Australia (National Office)

Australian Industry Group