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Professional Certificate of Competency in Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants - CDG

Australia

What will I learn?

This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills in the latest practices and technologies in gas turbine engineering.

Course Benefits

  • You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association.
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
  • Understand the principles of combustion processes and engine operation.
  • Differentiate between the types and applications of diesel power generating plants.
  • Understand fuel and lube oil requirements.
  • Comprehend ISO ratings and terminologies.
  • Explain the various engine components and their functions.
  • Understand the generator principles and construction.
  • Review plant layout requirements for single and multiple units.
  • Learn about associated control panels and operation.
  • Comprehend the testing and commissioning procedures.
  • Understand plant performance troubleshooting techniques.
  • Learn and apply good maintenance practices.

Course Details

Diesel generating plants have an important role in power plants as well as in industries and commercial installations to meet continuous and emergency standby power requirements. A good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many engineers and technicians in todays world. Whatever your role in industry – designer, purchase engineer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer – a solid knowledge of diesel power plants is always useful. This interactive online course is designed to allow you to become familiar with various aspects of diesel generating power plants for practical application in three (3) months.

Examples will be taken from various industrial standard practices regarding the construction, layouts, application and maintenance procedures followed for reliable and trouble free operation of diesel power plants. The various tests to be conducted during commissioning and maintenance checks to ensure proper and long term operation of diesel power plants will also be covered in the course.

Which department am I in?

School of Mechanical Engineering

Study options

Online/Distance (3 Months)

Tuition fees
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Start date

June 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry into most EIT degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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