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Advanced Diploma of Engineering
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
RMIT's Advanced Diploma of Engineering (CRICOS 112017D, national curriculum code MEM60122) is a two-year, full-time qualification at City Campus that prepares graduates to work as technical officers, engineering assistants or supervisors in the mechanical and manufacturing industries. Students design, improve and build mechanical devices, systems and machines, developing skills in computer-aided drafting, fabrication and machining. RMIT currently delivers this CRICOS-registered award through two named specialisations, Mechanical (plan C6186) and Aeronautical (plan C6187), both accredited by Engineers Australia at Engineering Associate level and recognised under the Dublin Accord for engineering technicians.
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Course structure
- The course covers drafting
- computer-aided drafting
- use of hand and power tools
- machining and manufacturing processes
- basic machining operations and fabrication tasks
- selection and use of test equipment
- engineering mathematics
- scientific principles and materials engineering
- and computer-aided manufacturing processes and programming. Specialist study areas include 3D computer-aided drafting and solid modelling
- advanced statics and dynamics
- design of machinery
- metrology
- project and quality management
- strength of materials
- and thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Graduates of the Mechanical stream receive three semesters of advanced standing (144 credit points) into the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification, OR successfully completed post-secondary studies in a related field (Certificate II or above), OR have at least 6 months of full-time work experience (or part-time equivalent) in a related field. There are no prerequisite subjects and no selection task required.
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