ADMS/DMS Course for Distribution Networks
Online 300 h course in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks. 6 modules covering IEC 61968 (application integration in distribution), IEC 61970 (application interfaces for EMS and the CIM model) and OpenDSS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
ADMS/DMS Course for Distribution Networks — studying from Australia
Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.
What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?
Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.
Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, though it is arranged case by case.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the functional architecture of an ADMS and its integration with GIS, AMI and SCADA.
Apply state estimation, load flow and Volt/VAR optimisation functions.
Design schemes for automatic fault location, isolation and service restoration.
Manage outages and planned work using an OMS.
Integrate distributed resources and flexibility into network operation.
Calculate regulated supply quality indicators.
Draft an ADMS implementation plan for a distribution utility.
Who it's for
- ADMS systems engineer who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Distribution control centre operator who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Supply quality analyst who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Network automation engineer who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Utilities digital transformation consultant who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Distributed resource integration specialist who wants to specialise in ADMS/DMS for distribution networks.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter electricity distribution.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61968 (application integration in distribution)
- IEC 61970 (application interfaces for EMS and the CIM model)
- IEEE 1366 (reliability indices in distribution)
- IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection of distributed resources)
- IEC 61850 (substation communications)
- IEC 62351 (communications security)
- Real Decreto 1955/2000 (quality of service)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Evolution from SCADA to ADMS1.2OMS, DMS and DERMS components1.3CIM network model IEC 61968/619701.4Integration with the corporate GIS1.5Integration with AMI and MDM1.6Communications front end1.7High availability and scalability1.8Interfaces with corporate systems1.9Vendor selection1.10Case study: ADMS integration map
2.1State estimation in distribution2.2Unbalanced three-phase load flow2.3Real-time short-circuit analysis2.4Short-term load forecasting2.5Contingency analysis2.6Volt/VAR optimisation on feeders2.7Conservation voltage reduction2.8Optimal network reconfiguration2.9Topological processing of the network model2.10Laboratory: unbalanced load flow with OpenDSS
3.1Fault location3.2Automatic section isolation3.3Service restoration3.4Reclosers and sectionalisers3.5Centralised versus distributed automation3.6Fault passage indicators3.7Coordination with protection3.8Measuring SAIDI and SAIFI3.9Load transfer logic3.10Practical: designing a FLISR sequence
4.1Incident prediction from call volumes4.2Crew management4.3Planned outages and scheduled work4.4Storm management4.5Customer communication4.6Regulatory quality reporting4.7Incident cause analysis4.8TIEPI and NIEPI indices4.9Integration with mobile workforce management4.10Workshop: simulating a storm event
5.1Visibility of distributed generation5.2Photovoltaic forecasting in distribution5.3Flexibility management5.4Smart inverter control5.5Feeder hosting capacity5.6Network constraints and curtailment5.7Electric vehicle integration5.8Interface with aggregators5.9Local flexibility markets5.10Case study: congestion management with flexibility
6.1Diagnosis of the current network6.2Functional system requirements6.3Data model and migration6.4Proposed technology architecture6.5Prioritised use cases6.6Implementation and testing plan6.7Benefit indicators6.8Risks and change management6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OpenDSS, Siemens Spectrum Power, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure ADMS, GridLAB-D, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers unbalanced load-flow simulation, FLISR sequence design and testing, and simulated storm-event management, based on real procedures. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the functional architecture of an ADMS and its integration with GIS, AMI and SCADA.
Apply state estimation, load flow and Volt/VAR optimisation functions.
Design schemes for automatic fault location, isolation and service restoration.
Manage outages and planned work using an OMS.
Integrate distributed resources and flexibility into network operation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses OpenDSS, Siemens Spectrum Power, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure ADMS, GridLAB-D and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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