Diploma of Engineering - Technical
13 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 6 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $14,153 - $25,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $14,153 - $25,000
- Course length
- 12 mo - 2 yr
- Providers
- 13 providers
- Cities
- 6 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $13,200 - $30,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
MEM50222 · Mechanical Engineering
What it prepares you for
The national register links it to 5 job titles, listed below.
You complete 5 core units.
From the national register
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of technical engineering discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning, engineering drafting and refrigeration and air conditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work and learning.
This qualification should not be used for VET in Schools unless the students are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
What you study
5 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- MEM16006Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008Interact with computing technology
- MEM22002Manage self in the engineering environment
- MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Mechatronics Technician
Mechatronics Technicians install, maintain, modify and repair mechatronic systems, equipment and component parts. Mechatronics combines mechanical, electronic and computer technologies to create automated machinery and robotics.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Non-Destructive Testing Technicians examine and test the functionality and performance of an object in a way that will not affect its usefulness. They may apply various methods in laboratory situations or at construction sites to investigate the properties of materials, objects and instruments.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical Engineering Technicians interpret technical data, undertake technical calculations relevant to mechanical equipment and structures, assist in the design of equipment and machinery, prepare operating procedures and act as a resource to tradespeople and operators.
Marine Vessel Designer
Marine Vessel Designers design and oversee the construction, survey and repair of marine craft such as ferries, boats, yachts and dinghies for the commercial and recreational markets.
Engineering Associate
Engineering Associates assist professional engineers, technologists or other professional officers working in a range of fields. They may prepare drawings and specifications or undertake design tasks under the supervision of senior technical officers or engineering professionals.
Registration and next steps
- No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IICertificate II in Engineering1 providerAUD $5,000
- 02Certificate IIICertificate III in Engineering - Technical3 providersAUD $7,700 - $7,875
- 03Diploma · This courseDiploma of Engineering - Technical13 providersAUD $14,153 - $25,000
- 04Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Mechanical Engineering1 providerAUD $41,520
- 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)1 providerAUD $77,550
- 06Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)5 providersAUD $134,000 - $166,800
- 07Grad. DiplomaGraduate Diploma of Engineering7 providersAUD $20,000 - $32,400
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