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MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

  • Certificate

Start your career in engineering drafting or as an engineering associate with this entry-level qualification. Learn computer-aided design (CAD), participate in hands-on projects, and gain essential skills for further studies in engineering fields.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 0.5 semesters full-time
Course Code
BIV7, 112000B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$8,108 per year / $8,108 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Start your career in engineering drafting, or as an engineering associate, with this entry level qualification.

During this six month course you will become familiar with computer-aided design (CAD) packages, AutoCAD and how to set out engineering drawings according to Australian Standards.

You will also participate in hands on workshop projects to introduce general engineering concepts, which are essential for further study at the diploma level. These projects will help develop your understanding of how drawings are transformed into buildings and manufactured items. You will also gain skills in modern office practices, communication, safety, quality controls, basic calculations and sustainability concepts.

On completion of this course you can choose to study further in a number of fields including civil construction design, civil and structural engineering, engineering technology (electrical), and mechanical engineering.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Equivalent to Australian Year 10 is required for entry into this course at South Metropolitan TAFE.
  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in Maths is required for entry into this course at the North Metropolitan TAFE.

Study locations

East Perth

Munster

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Start your career in engineering drafting, or as an engineering associate, with this entry level qualification.

During this six month course you will become familiar with computer-aided design (CAD) packages, AutoCAD and how to set out engineering drawings according to Australian Standards.

You will also participate in hands on workshop projects to introduce general engineering concepts, which are essential for further study at the diploma level. These projects will help develop your understanding of how drawings are transformed into buildings and manufactured items. You will also gain skills in modern office practices, communication, safety, quality controls, basic calculations and sustainability concepts.

On completion of this course you can choose to study further in a number of fields including civil construction design, civil and structural engineering, engineering technology (electrical), and mechanical engineering.

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Mechanical engineering draftpersons/Technicians
  • Civil engineering draftpersons/Technicians

Course structure

Core units
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
  • MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Elective units
  • MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
  • MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
  • MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools
  • MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  • MEM30033 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models

Credit for prior study or work

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.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps:
  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.
View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice