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Graduate Certificate in Community Energy and Micro-Grid

Progress your career in the energy sector, learning from leaders in energy research, who share your desire for a more sustainable and clean energy future.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - Mt Helen
On-line Learning
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
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On-line Learning
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
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Length
0.5 Year full-time or part-time equivalent
(60 credit points = 0.5 EFTSL)
Entry requirements

This course is designed to address complex problems across community energy and microgrid disciplines and equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress your career in the energy sector.

Learn from leading academics and researchers as well as national and international practitioners about the complex nature of renewable energy sources, energy storage, community microgrids, emerging technologies, and energy project management.

Our online delivery mode offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle, allowing you to get ahead in your professional and personal life.

Upon completion you may be eligible for entry to the Master of Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Systems). 

  • Sustainability officer
  • Energy Project Manager
  • Sustainable Energy Engineer
  • Energy and Sustainability Professional
  • Independent Power and Energy System Consultant
  • Power and Energy System Engineer
  • Renewable System Design Engineer
  • Energy Analyst
  • Clean Energy Policy Officer
  • Sustainability Engagement Officer

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course.  Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes.  To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current unit information and cost, click on the individual unit name below, or click here to view current unit information and cost for ALL units.

Year 1

Semester 1

PRINCIPLES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
ENGIN2103, 15 credit points
IOT IN SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENGIN5101, 15 credit points
MICRO-GRID AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
ENGIN5102, 15 credit points
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT THEORY
ENGIN5205, 15 credit points

Contact hours can vary depending on requirements, however typical contact hours for full-time study are around 25-30 hours comprising of on-campus classes, online learning and self-directed study.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

- Recognised three year degree in science, engineering or equivalent in a relevant specialisation with credit average, awarded by an Australian university, or a 
- Recognised overseas equivalent; and/or 
- Recognised diploma in science, engineering or equivalent in a relevant specialisation with credit average, awarded by an Australian Registered Training Organisation; or a 
- Recognised overseas equivalent, with at least 1 year full-time relevant industry experience (energy and electrical engineering).

English language requirement

Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent

The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: CM4

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee Type: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

$4,474 student contribution amount

A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Australian Government.  Your fees (student contribution amount) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual units, not the overall course.  Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution.

2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,445 Band 1 to $16,323 Band 4.  To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample Structure or refer to the 2024 unit listing.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only.  It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course.  For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed.  Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Fee assistance

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.  You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.

To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.

You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection.  You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.

For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Engineering

Course co-ordinator

Jerry Hu