Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing

The program aims to provide potential manufacturing project leaders and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in manufacturing businesses.The environment of manufacturing companies is undergoing dramatic change as new technology, customer expectations, and global competition combine to force new approaches to the design of factory systems;

in particular to break the traditional trade-off between high efficiency (to achieve low cost) and flexibility (e.g.

to customize products).

As the pace of this change accelerates it brings the need for appropriately trained professionals versed in the new technologies and modes of manufacturing, and able to apply them strategically.At the completion of the program you will be equipped to pursue a supervisory or middle management position in manufacturing engineering, operations;

for example, as:A Team Leader implementing new technology and operational strategies An Operations Manager responsible for the competitive performance of a manufacturing unit.

Full Time - Year One of Program

SEMESTER ONE: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

SEMESTER TWO: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Elective Courses:

OR (

Part Time - Year One of Program

SEMESTER ONE: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Core Courses:

SEMESTER TWO: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Core Courses: (not previously selected)

AND

Year Two of Program

SEMESTER ONE: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Core Courses: (not previously selected)

SEMESTER TWO: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Core Courses: (not previously selected)

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Elective Courses:

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Entry into this program is through the MC224, the Master of Engineering (Manufacturing). This normally requires a relevant undergraduate degree. Students may exit the program with a Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing after successful completion of the courses listed in this program guide.

On completing this program successfully you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate high levels of technical competence in the field of Manufacturing 2. Apply problem-solving approaches to work challenges and make decisions using sound engineering methodologies 3. Apply a systematic design approach to engineering projects and have strong research and design skills 4. Communicate effectively across all modes: listen, speak, write and draw 5. Apply the principles of lifelong learning to any new challenge 6. Balance the technical, economic, social and ethical demands of a problem in sustainable and culturally sensitive ways These graduate attributes align closely to the generic attributes of professional engineers as identified by Engineers Australia.