UndergraduateEngineering
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Advance your career in a wide range of fields in engineering with this technical qualification. Develop your skills to become a mechanical engineering technician. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, mechanical engineering draftspersons and technicians are specialised occupations that have high skill levels and earning potential. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic.
This course covers a comprehensive theoretical and semi-technical base for working in the mechanical, mechatronic, manufacturing and maintenance fields at a para-professional level. You will advance your skills in mathematics, materials science, quality assurance, engineering drawing and computing, as well as management and maintenance strategies. This course emphasises the transfer of theoretical concepts to practical real world applications to put you in the best position to advance your career.
Successful completion of this course will build your skills to a para-professional level and allow you to seek employment as a mechanical engineering technician. It will also put you on the path to further study.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
30 terms of coursework
- MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008 - Interact with computing technology
- MEM22002 - Manage self in the engineering environment
- MEM30012 - Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
- MSMENV272- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MEM09202 - Produce freehand sketches
- MEM09204 - Produce basic engineering detail drawings
- MEM09210 - Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system
- MEM09220 - Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings
- MEM09221 - Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system
- MEM09229 - Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
- MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurements
- MEM12024 - Perform computations
- MEM12025 - Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
- MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM14006 - Plan work activities
- MEM22013 - Coordinate engineering projects
- MEM23003 - Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
- MEM23004 - Apply technical mathematics
- MEM23006 - Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
- MEM23063 - Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
- MEM23109 - Apply engineering mechanics principles
- MEM30005 - Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
- MEM30006 - Calculate stresses in simple structures
- MEM30007 - Select common engineering materials
- MEM30009 - Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
- MEM30029 - Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
- MEM30031 - Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
- MEM30032 - Produce basic engineering drawings
- MEM30033 - Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Selection criteria International students The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students: - English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International. - Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. View the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
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