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Advanced Diploma of Engineering [Mechanical]

  • Diploma

Gain a competitive edge and develop technical skills for your future in engineering with this qualification. During your studies you will learn how to apply engineering principles, systems and processes.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
MEM60122, 112016E
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$15,800 per year / $16,540 total
International Fees
$15,800 per year / $16,540 total

About this course

Gain a competitive edge and develop technical skills for your future in engineering with this qualification.

During your studies you will learn how to apply engineering principles, systems and processes. You will also develop skills in drafting and design, gain analytical knowledge involving manufacturing and fabrication techniques, and learn to draw and design mechanical equipment.

On completion of this course, you may find employment in a range of industries in roles involving: computer aided design and drafting, process plant drafting and design, machine drafting and design, air conditioning drafting and design, shipbuilding drafting and design, plant maintenance supervision (building on a trade background), and general engineering and technical functions.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Munster

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Associate Engineer
  • Detailed Drafter
  • Maintenance Technician
Career opportunities
  • Associate Engineer
  • Detailed Drafter
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Associate Engineer
  • Detailed Drafter
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 30 units. These 30 are comprised of 7 core units and 23 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your Letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • MEM16006
      Organise and communicate information
    • MEM16008
      Interact with computing technology
    • MEM22001
      Perform engineering activities
    • MEM22002
      Manage self in the engineering environment
    • MEM30007
      Select common engineering materials
    • MEM30012
      Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
    • MSMENV272
      Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • MEM09157
      Perform mechanical engineering design drafting
    • MEM13015
      Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
    • MEM14085
      Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
    • MEM14089 Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task
    • MEM22013 Coordinate engineering projects
    • MEM23003 Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
    • MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
    • MEM23006 Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
    • MEM23007 Apply calculus to engineering tasks
    • MEM23008 Apply advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks
    • MEM23063 Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
    • MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
    • MEM23111 Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications
    • MEM23113 Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components
    • MEM23114 Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components
    • MEM23115 Evaluate fluid power systems
    • MEM23120 Select mechanical machine and equipment components
    • MEM30005 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
    • MEM30006 Calculate stresses in simple structures
    • MEM30007 Select common engineering materials
    • MEM30009 Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
    • MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
    • MEM30032 Produce basic engineering drawings
    • MEM30033 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models