Course in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres
Online 300-hour course in real-time operation of control centres. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL), Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER) and PowerFactory. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres — 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$712 (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.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the organisation and functions of a control centre.
Monitor the state of the system in real time.
Apply operational actions to maintain security.
Manage incidents in accordance with operating states.
Use phasor measurements to improve situational awareness.
Design training programmes with simulators.
Develop procedures for responding to incidents.
Who it's for
- Control centre operator wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- Operations shift supervisor wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- System operation engineer wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- Simulator instructor wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- Incident analyst wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- Distribution control centre engineer wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter system operation.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER)
- Operating Procedures of Red Eléctrica de España
- NERC PER-005
- IEC 61970
- ISO 11064
- IEEE C37.118.1
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Functions of the national control centre1.2Regional and distribution centres1.3Shifts, roles and responsibilities1.4Control room and ergonomics1.5Display systems1.6Coordination with agents1.7Operating procedures1.8System operating states1.9Operational performance indicators1.10Case study: organising an operating shift
2.1Real-time generation-demand balance2.2Frequency tracking2.3Voltage profile2.4Loading of network elements2.5Available reserves2.6Short-term renewables forecasting2.7Phasor measurements and WAMS2.8Situational awareness2.9Alarms and prioritisation2.10Practice: monitoring a day's operation with real data
3.1Scheduled switching operations3.2Real-time constraint management3.3Generation redispatch3.4Manual voltage control3.5Reserve activation3.6Renewables curtailment3.7Outage management3.8Cross-border coordination3.9Communication of orders3.10Workshop: resolving a real-time congestion
4.1Tripping of lines and generators4.2Voltage dips and disconnections4.3Oscillations and damping4.4Alert and emergency states4.5Application of the defence plan4.6Communication with regional coordinators4.7Logging and notification4.8Incident classification4.9Post-event analysis4.10Case study: managing a multiple trip
5.1Operator training simulators5.2Operator certification5.3Human factors and error5.4Fatigue management5.5Decision-support tools5.6Artificial intelligence in the control room5.7Digital network twins5.8Automation of routine tasks5.9Backup control centre continuity5.10Workshop: training simulator scenario
6.1Definition of the study system6.2Monitoring protocol6.3Response procedures6.4Incident scenarios6.5Training plan6.6Evaluation indicators6.7Simulation of a contingency scenario6.8Lessons learned and improvements6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PowerFactory, PSS/E, OpenPDC, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for monitoring a day's operation, resolving real-time congestions and scenarios on a training simulator. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the organisation and functions of a control centre.
Monitor the state of the system in real time.
Apply operational actions to maintain security.
Manage incidents in accordance with operating states.
Use phasor measurements to improve situational awareness.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level 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 PowerFactory, PSS/E, OpenPDC, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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