Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Course Overview
| This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that are central to engineering. You will learn how to produce different engineering designs, select and apply mathematical techniques in engineering and select common engineering materials. |
Course Structure
| PACKAGING RULES |
The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering – Technical are: » Completion of the five (5) core units of competency, and » Fifteen (15) elective units, to bring the total number of units to twenty (20) Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. Note that prerequisites can only count towards the number of electives required if they are listed in the groups of electives (refer to units for details). |
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Non-school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. » Experience: An appropriate candidate for entry into the Diploma of Engineering - Technical MEM50212, ideally will have have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in engineering within the following sectors; Manufacturing, Food Processing, Mining Services, General Engineering or Energy Generation. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| English Language Requirements | Minimum English requirement: IELTS- 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46-59, PTE 43-50 Prior to commencement, international students intending to travel to Australia must secure a student visa. Students will submit a pre-training assessment review to assess if the course is appropriate for their interests and abilities, plus an LLN test to determine learner needs. Additional requirements will be arranged at this point.
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Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
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| Organise and communicate information | Core | |
| Interact with computing technology | Core | |
| Select common engineering materials | Core | AUD 1,100 |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Core | |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core | |
| Perform computations | Elective | |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective | |
| Produce basic engineering drawings | Elective | |
| Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Elective | |
| Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications | Elective | |
| Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems | Elective | |
| Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) | Elective | |
| Perform mechanical engineering design drafting | Elective | |
| Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | Elective | |
| Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques | Elective | |
| Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations | Elective | |
| Apply technical mathematics | Elective | |
| Select and test mechanical engineering materials | Elective | |
| Apply engineering mechanic principles | Elective | |
| Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications | Elective |
Career Opportunities
This course can help students secure employment in the following roles,
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