Overview
The Professional Certificate of Competency in IEC 61850 Based Substation Automation from the Engineering Institute of Technology is an important international standard for substation automation, and it is having a significant impact on how electric power systems are designed and built for the future.
This programme covers core components of IEC 61850 and will provide you with the tools and knowledge to tackle your next substation automation project with confidence. It begins with a review of the fundamentals of substation automation, IEC 61850 elements, and core substation architectures.
The communication interface hardware and standards are then reviewed, along with Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols. A detailed explanation of IEC 61850 is given, where the features, message structure, practical benefits, and applications are discussed.
Key facts:
- You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association.
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
- Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
- Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
- Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
- Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
- Get in-depth knowledge on the techniques required to use and apply IEC 61850 to substation automation, hydropower plants, wind turbines, and distributed energy resources as productively and economically as possible.
- Learn core components of IEC 61850 and the tools and knowledge essential to tackle your next substation automation project with confidence.
- Study the fundamentals of substation automation, IEC 61850 elements, and core substation architectures in addition to the latest developments in the field of Automation.
- Understand the communication interface hardware and standards along with Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols and learn about IEC 61850 and its features, message structure, practical benefits, and applications.
- Gain practical experience in configuring an IEC 61850 system, including conformance testing, migration, implementation issues, and recent developments.
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Course include:
Substation Automation Functions
Power System Automation Architectures
Basic IEC 61850 Substation Architecture
Communication Basics
TCP/IP and Related Concepts
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
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Campus Location
- Perth, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Provider Number - 03567C
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