Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
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- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Equip yourself for a career in the engineering industries by improving your existing skills in CAD, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The flexible course structure allows you to add further endorsed or specifically designed units of competency to help meet the industry’s future needs.
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Careers
- advanced technical worker
- manager in engineering
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to get credit in a bachelor degree by studying this course.
TAFE to Undergraduate
You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology:
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- You may get up to one and a half years of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Engineering and Industrial Training
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- Sunshine
- Faculty
- Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
- School
- School of Engineering and Industrial Training
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intake
- February and July
- CRICOS code
- 072279F
- Course code
- 21622VIC
- Fees
- A$6300.00 per semester
Course Structure
Advanced 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 MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health & safety in work environment. Select from Table B: Units of competency equivalent to a training effort of at least 1200 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 30% of the training effort must be from units of competency at AQF level 6. Trade entry: Select from Table B: Units of competency equivalent to a training effort of at least 1200 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 30% of the training effort must be from units of competency at AQF level 6.
Units and electives
CIVIL
Table B
- Apply Construction Principles to Civil Engineering Works [VBP280]
- Implement Site Investigation Procedures [VBP279]
- Operate Computing Packages [ICAU2006B]
- Apply Principles of Mechanics to Engineering Structures [VBP283]
- Produce an Engineering Design for a Reinforced Concrete Structure [VBP289]
- Design a Timber Structure [VPAU208]
- Manage Projects [BSBCMN419A]
- Apply Environmental Solutions to Engineering Projects [VBP282]
- Apply Principles of Materials of Civil Engineering Applications [VBP281]
- Produce an Engineering Design for a Steel Structure [VBP290]
- Produce Advanced Engineering Drawings for a Steel Structure [VBP294]
- Analyse and Design Foundations and Footings [VPAU207]
- Apply Principles of Hydraulics to Pipe and Channel Flow [VU20159]
- Design a Water Reticulation Scheme [VU20160]
- Plan Sewerage Reticulation Systems [VU20161]
- Plan Water Reticulation Systems [VU20162]
- Manage Drinking Water Quality Information [VU20478]
- Manage the Construction of Pipeline Systems [VU20479]
- Plan to Manage a Contract [PSPPROC506A]
- Advanced Engineering Maths A [VAA125]
- Advanced Engineering Maths B [VAA126]
- Physics A [VAE704]
- Physics B [VAE705]
- Introduction to Environmental Management [EB076]
- Introduction to Financial Management [EB023]
- Engineering Project [EB050]
- Industry Research Project [VBG879]
- Apply Principles of Hydraulics to Pipe and Channel Flow [VU20159]
- Manage Contract Performance [PSPPROC503A]
- Participate in Quality Assurance Techniques [MEM30024A]
- Apply Statistical Methods for Quality Control and Reliability [VBP229]
MANUFACTURING
Table B
- Use Advanced 2D [VBP236]
- Apply Computer Based Solid Modelling Techniques [VBP237]
- Establish and Manage Maintenance Systems [VBP244]
- Select and Apply Lubrication Principles [VBP245]
- Program 4th Axis Applications [VBP256]
- Create Advanced Programs for Cnc Machine Centres [VBP257]
- Implement Advanced Materials Science Principles to Engineering Applications [VBP264]
- Set Up Fluid Power Controlled Engineering Systems [VBP267]
- Set Up Mechatronics Engineering Systems [VBP271]
Alternative units can be selected from the ones below
- Interface and Program Mechatronics Engineering Systems [VBP272]
- Perform Vibration Measurement and Control [VBP273]
- Plan and Manage a Robotics System [VBP276]
- Apply Principles of Advanced Metrology in Manufacturing [VBQU264]
- Program and Set Up Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines (Cmm) [VBQU266]
- Integrate Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines Into Manufacturing [VBQU267]
MECHANICAL
Table B
- Apply Principles of Strength of Materials to Engineering Problems [VBP232]
- Implement Advanced Materials Science Principles to Engineering Applications [VBP264]
- Apply Pneumatic Principles in Engineering. [VBP270]
- Apply Calculus to Engineering Problems [VBP234]
- Apply Fluid Mechanic Principles in Mechanical Engineering [VBP266]
- Design Mechanical Engineering Systems [VBP274]
- Program, Operate and Select a Robotics System [VBP275]
- Apply Thermodynamic Principles in Engineering [VBP277]
- Design Mechanical Machines [VBP278]
Admission information
- 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).
English Language Requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.Course objectives
Equip yourself for a career in the engineering industries by improving your existing skills in CAD, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The flexible course structure allows you to add further endorsed or specifically designed units of competency to help meet the industry's future needsTo provide:
- non-trades pathways into technician and engineering associate qualifications for industry entrants;
- flexibility for engineering enterprises and workers to select training specifically targeted to update and enhance existing skills;
- opportunity for trades people to upgrade their qualifications;
- an opportunity to deliver specifically developed units of competency addressing robotics, advanced manufacturing and computer aided drafting;
- a course structure that allows the addition of additional units of competency, either endorsed or specifically designed, to meet future needs of the industry.
How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2011. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.