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'

This leading-edge, current technology focused course provides a non-trades pathway into technician and engineering associate qualifications - namely the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, or the Bachelor of Engineering. It also offers an opportunity for tradespeople to upgrade their qualifications, and for entry into technician positions in industry.

• Location:
  Sunshine
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Engineering and Industrial Training
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21621VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

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.

To provide:

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Apply Quality Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM15024A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques

  Unit code

  VBN770

• Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  VBN773

• Handle Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN777

• Perform Basic Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes to Fabricate Engineering Structures

  Unit code

  VBN782

• Produce Drawings Manually

  Unit code

  AUM5301A

• Manage Project Communications

  Unit code

  BSBPM507A

• Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP228

• Apply Principles of Mechanics to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP231

• Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP232

• Use Computer Aided Drafting Systems

  Unit code

  VBP235

• Use Advanced 2D

  Unit code

  VBP236

• Apply Surveying for Civil Engineering Projects

  Unit code

  VBP284

• Perform Measurements and Layout Tasks on Construction Sites

  Unit code

  VBP285

• Produce Reinforced Concrete Drawings

  Unit code

  VBP291

• Produce Structural Steel Drawings

  Unit code

  VBP293

• Produce Engineering Drawings for a Rural Road

  Unit code

  VBP296

• Apply Surveying Computations to Civil Engineering Projects

  Unit code

  VBP299

• Apply Principles of Hydraulics to Pipe and Channel Flow

  Unit code

  VU20159

• Design a Water Reticulation Scheme

  Unit code

  VU20160

• Plan Sewerage Reticulation Systems

  Unit code

  VU20161

• Plan Water Reticulation Systems

  Unit code

  VU20162

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Use Workshop Machines for Basic Operation

  Unit code

  MEM07032B

• Develop an Individual Career Plan for the Engineering Industry

  Unit code

  VBN768

• Perform Basic Machining Processes

  Unit code

  VBN769

• Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  VBN773

• Handle Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN777

• Produce Drawings Manually

  Unit code

  AUM5301A

• Manage Project Communications

  Unit code

  BSBPM507A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAU2006B

• Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP228

• Apply Scientific Principles to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP230

• Use Computer Aided Drafting Systems

  Unit code

  VBP235

• Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications

  Unit code

  VBP250

• Apply Computer Aided Manufacturing (Cam) Processes

  Unit code

  VBP252

• Apply Computer Aided Manufacturing (Cam) 2D Programming

  Unit code

  VBP253

• Program a 3D Machine Centre

  Unit code

  VBP255

• Implement Basic Materials Science Principles to Engineering Applications

  Unit code

  VBP263

• Plan for the Implementation of Mechanical Drive Systems

  Unit code

  VBP265

• Plan, Implement and Apply Preventative Maintenance Procedures

  Unit code

  VBP243

• Select and Maintain Bearing and Rotary Shaft Assemblies

  Unit code

  VBP246

• Apply Hydraulic Principles in Engineering

  Unit code

  VBP269

• Apply Pneumatic Principles in Engineering.

  Unit code

  VBP270

• Set Up Mechatronics Engineering Systems

  Unit code

  VBP271

• Program, Operate and Select a Robotics System

  Unit code

  VBP275

• Apply Principles of Metrology in Manufacturing

  Unit code

  VBQU263

• Write Advanced Cnc Programs and Operate a Vertical Machining Centre

  Unit code

  VPAU643

• Write Advanced Cnc Programs and Operate a Multi Axis Turning Centre

  Unit code

  VPAU644

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Use Workshop Machines for Basic Operation

  Unit code

  MEM07032B

• Develop an Individual Career Plan for the Engineering Industry

  Unit code

  VBN768

• Perform Basic Machining Processes

  Unit code

  VBN769

• Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  VBN773

• Handle Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN777

• Produce Drawings Manually

  Unit code

  AUM5301A

• Manage Project Communications

  Unit code

  BSBPM507A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAU2006B

• Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP228

• Apply Statistical Methods for Quality Control and Reliability

  Unit code

  VBP229

• Apply Scientific Principles to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP230

• Apply Principles of Mechanics to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP231

• Use Computer Aided Drafting Systems

  Unit code

  VBP235

• Use Advanced 2D

  Unit code

  VBP236

• Set Up Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Applications

  Unit code

  VBP250

• Implement Basic Materials Science Principles to Engineering Applications

  Unit code

  VBP263

• Plan for the Implementation of Mechanical Drive Systems

  Unit code

  VBP265

• Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP232

• Implement Advanced Materials Science Principles to Engineering Applications

  Unit code

  VBP264

• Apply Pneumatic Principles in Engineering.

  Unit code

  VBP270

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Apply Quality Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM15024A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques

  Unit code

  VBN770

• Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  VBN773

• Handle Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN777

• Perform Basic Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes to Fabricate Engineering Structures

  Unit code

  VBN782

• Produce Drawings Manually

  Unit code

  AUM5301A

• Manage Project Communications

  Unit code

  BSBPM507A

• Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP228

• Apply Principles of Mechanics to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP231

• Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems

  Unit code

  VBP232

• Use Computer Aided Drafting Systems

  Unit code

  VBP235

• Use Advanced 2D

  Unit code

  VBP236

• Apply Surveying for Civil Engineering Projects

  Unit code

  VBP284

• Perform Measurements and Layout Tasks on Construction Sites

  Unit code

  VBP285

• Produce Reinforced Concrete Drawings

  Unit code

  VBP291

• Produce Structural Steel Drawings

  Unit code

  VBP293

• Produce Engineering Drawings for a Rural Road

  Unit code

  VBP296

• Produce Engineering Drawings for a Stormwater Reticulation Scheme

  Unit code

  VBP298

• Apply Surveying Computations to Civil Engineering Projects

  Unit code

  VBP299

• Analyse Piping Designs

  Unit code

  VPAU195

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.

• TAFE: 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).
• Year 12: 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).
• International: 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).
• Mature: 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).