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Diploma Engineering Full Time

Diploma of Engineering Technical Mechanical Mem50222

at TAFE NSW · Australia

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About this program

The Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical) from TAFE NSW teaches you to design, plan and improve mechanical systems. You study how manufacturing processes work, how to produce engineering design calculations, and how to apply mathematical techniques and environmentally sustainable work practices.

Learning is delivered through a mixture of theory and practical course work. You complete 20 units of competency, including 5 core and 15 specialty units, with options to develop engineering drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) and to use industry programs to design and model engineering measurements and specifications.

The course is for people who can meet the entry requirements. TAFE NSW states that trainees must be employed as a trainee in the industry, and that your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

Modules

  • Organise and communicate informationMEM16006
  • Interact with computing technologyMEM16008
  • Manage self in the engineering environmentMEM22002
  • Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentMEM30012
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesMSMENV272
  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industryCPCWHS1001
  • Produce basic engineering detail drawingsMEM09204
  • Produce drawings for mechanical servicesMEM09206
  • Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systemsMEM09213
  • Read and interpret technical engineering drawingsMEM09229
  • Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systemsMEM30009
  • Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsMEM30031

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Engineering -Technical shown by a copy of your transcript or certificate.
  • You must attend an interview with a teacher to discuss your suitability for the course.
  • Traineeship: You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.
  • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

Career outcomes

  • engineering CAD draftsperson
  • quality assurance technician
  • design and development engineering technician
  • manufacturing technician
  • maintenance technician
  • automation engineer

How this course compares

  • It lists 14 Engineering courses in total, 11 of them at diploma level.
  • 4 universities in Australia teach diploma Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • TAFE NSW has 12 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Australia offer diploma Engineering?

Western Sydney University (QS #400), James Cook University of North Queensland (QS #440), Engineering Institute of Technology are among the 4 that do.

Are there scholarships at TAFE NSW?

Yes — 12 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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