Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
Based on consultation with the Industry Skills Council, the competencies in this program have been selected to enable graduates to work in mechanical manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level.The objective of this qualification is to provide graduates with capabilities in the manufacturing industry.
On completion of this qualification you will gain Technical Knowledge and Skills, Engineering Application Ability, and Professional and Personal attributes in the specialised industrial areas of:DefenceManufactureAutomationProject ManagementAs a graduate of this program you will have advanced technical and supervisory training required for technicians and engineers working in mechanical manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level.
This will enable you to work in small, medium and large enterprises and the defence forces.
The qualification covers a wide range of subject areas in the fields of mechanical engineering at the paraprofessional level (both civil and defence).
You will develop knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering drawing and drafting, computer aided design, managerial and professional attributes, computer software packages, technical and practical skills, scientific principles, factory automation, total quality management systems and technical investigation and troubleshooting.
The program offers a specialised articulation stream if you aspire to undertake a degree.
Structure
C6130 Courses
C6130 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A) | 20 | EMPL5568C | City Campus |
| Interact with computing technology (MEM16008A) | 20 | COSC5928C | City Campus |
| Perform engineering activities (MEM22001A) | 60 | EMPL5570C | City Campus |
| Manage self in the engineering environment (MEM22002A) | 40 | EMPL5873C | City Campus |
| Select common engineering materials (MEM30007A) | 40 | PROC5277C | City Campus |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment (MEM30012A) | 40 | MATH5268C | City Campus |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSAENV272B) | 30 | EASC5047C | City Campus |
C6130 Group A General Elective Units - Select Six (6) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculate force systems within simple beam structures (MEM30005A) | 40 | MATH5335C | City Campus |
| Calculate stresses in simple structures (MEM30006A) | 40 | MATH5336C | City Campus |
| Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models (MEM30033A) | 40 | MIET7056C | City Campus |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements (MEM30031A) | 40 | MIET7057C | City Campus |
| Produce basic engineering drawings (MEM30032A) | 80 | MIET7058C | City Campus |
| Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems (MEM30009A) | 40 | MANU7352C | City Campus |
C6130 Group B Specialist Elective Units - Select Seventeen (17) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) (MEM09155A) | 60 | OENG7338C | City Campus |
| Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques (MEM14085A) | 60 | MIET7541C | City Campus |
| Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task (MEM14089A) | 60 | MIET7542C | City Campus |
| Coordinate engineering projects (MEM22013A) | 60 | BUSM8719C | City Campus |
| Apply technical mathematics (MEM23004A) | 80 | MATH7062C | City Campus |
| Apply calculus to engineering tasks (MEM23007A) | 80 | MATH7063C | City Campus |
| Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations (MEM23003A) | 80 | MIET6328C | City Campus |
| Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications (MEM23111A) | 40 | EEET7203C | City Campus |
| Select and test mechanical engineering materials (MEM23063A) | 60 | MIET7543C | City Campus |
| Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components (MEM23113A) | 60 | MIET7544C | City Campus |
| Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components (MEM23114A) | 60 | MIET7545C | City Campus |
| Evaluate fluid power systems (MEM23115A) | 60 | MIET7546C | City Campus |
| Select mechanical machine and equipment components (MEM23120A) | 80 | MANU7353C | City Campus |
| Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms (MEM23121A) | 80 | MANU7354C | City Campus |
| Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering (MEM23006A) | 80 | MIET7547C | City Campus |
| Apply engineering mechanics principles (MEM23109A) | 60 | MIET7548C | City Campus |
| Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project (MEM30029A) | 60 | MIET7549C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Current Year 12 students —there are no prerequisite studies.
Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.
If candidates have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through
prior paid or voluntary work experience), they can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about the application process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success. All of the Advanced Diplomas offer entry through the SNAP and SEAS pathways that identify students in specific disadvantaged categories.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge,and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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