This qualification is designed to provide individuals with advanced engineering skills in the fields of mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing and maintenance.

International students will have the opportunity to complete the program on campus through practical training and assessment and on-the-job placements.

Opportunity exists for 18-month post-study work visa. This makes the student job-ready.

Existing engineers currently employed in the industry may be eligible to complete the program through:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or
• QLD Government Funded Program (QLD residents only) or
• QLD Government Subsidised RPL and Gap Training (QLD residents only)

Course Overview

This course is perfect for individuals who want to further their career with an advanced technical qualification.

Students will learn and apply higher level post-trade skills including:

• Maintenance and service of mechanical, electrical systems
• Mechatronic
• Manufacturing
• Engineering drawings and drafting
• Design and assembly
• Manufacturing
• Management strategies

What you'll learn

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND RULES

To be awarded the MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering – Technical, the following units of competency must be achieved.

CORE UNITS:

• MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
• MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
• MEM30007A Select common engineering materials
• MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

PLUS ELECTIVE UNITS:

• Maximum 8 general elective units from Group A
• Minimum 7 specialist elective units from Group B

INTERNSHIP/ ON-THE-JOB WORK PLACEMENTS:

Students are encouraged to seek industry work placement to gain the maximum benefit from the course. This is an opportunity to not only apply and practice the skills acquired in a formal work environment, but to improve their capabilities. As a result, the student will not only meet but exceed their learning outcomes.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS:

• Industrial Engineering Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Manufacturing Systems Designer
• Mechanical Engineering Technician
• Mechatronics Technician
• Metallurgist
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Shift Manager
• Training Designer