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Diploma of Engineering Technology

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This leading-edge course is focused on current technology and provides a non-trades pathway into technician and engineering associate qualifications.

It also offers an opportunity for tradespeople to upgrade their qualifications, and for entry into technician positions in industry.

Learn all about:

  • Environmental and Structural Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical engineering - learn how to design components
  • Manufacturing engineering - how to make the production line work
  • Computer Aided Drafting
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) - using 5 axis machine tools
  • Rapid Manufacturing, or 'prototyping'

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

Our graduates work in advanced technical and management roles in:

  • the public and private sector of engineering
  • water and roads industries
  • automotive industries
  • manufacturing

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

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Units and electives

Diploma of Engineering Technology To fulfil the requirements for the qualification learners must satisfy the following requirements. Non-trade entry: Select from Table A: Units of competency equivalent to a training effort of at least 200 hours. It is strongly recommended that the selection include MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment. Select from Table B: Units of competency equivalent to a training effort of at least 600 hours. Selection must be based on the following principles: 1. A minimum of 80% of the training effort must be from units listed in Table B. The balance may be drawn from other endorsed training packages provided the units of competency are of an appropriate AQF level and relevant to an engineering job function or to enterprise requirements. 2. At least 60% of the training effort must be from units of competency at AQF level 5. Trade entry: Select from Table B: Units of competency equivalent to a training effort of at least 600 hours. Selection must be based on the following principles: 1. A minimum of 80% of the training effort must be from units listed in Table B. The balance may be drawn from other endorsed training packages provided the units of competency are of an appropriate AQF level and relevant to an engineering job function or to enterprise requirements. 2. At least 60% of the training effort must be from units of competency at AQF level 5.

Civil

Table A

Table B

Manufacturing

Table A

Table B

Alternative units can be selected from the ones below

Mechanical

Table A

Table B

Water

Table A

Table B

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

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Admission Information

  • Have successfully completed year 11. Or successfully completed a Certificate III in Engineering (from Training Package MEM98) or equivalent; or have a minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that is equivalent to level 3 of he National Reporting system (NRS).
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Engineering and Science.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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