Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering Design

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology is a wide-ranging, highly practical course for those looking to start, broaden or advance in a technical paraprofessional role in civil and structural engineering fields.

It could also suit trades qualified people to advance their qualifications.

This course is a strong combination of technical skills training with in-depth knowledge, so you’ll be able to apply engineering and scientific principles when managing, designing or executing projects.

Graduates can apply for recognition by Engineers Australia and could also use this course as a pathway into further degree studies.

This course is based at Hawthorn with some workshop components delivered at Wantirna.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

To fulfil the requirements for the qualification students must complete a minimum of 1750 hours of formal training consisting of:

• all 11 core units listed below making up 500 hours
• elective units to a minimum of 1250 hours

Units of study

Apply technical mathematics (MEM23004A)

Investigate advance technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries (VU22451)

Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications (VU22452)

Coordinate engineering projects (MEM22013A)

Use computer-operated design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models (MEM30033A)

Major specialisations

Mechanical Engineering Design

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Completion of Australian equivalent Year 12 studies.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

• Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
• minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
• TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
• Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
• any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

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Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of any following VCE Year 11 or 12 (or equivalent) mathematics subject:

• General Maths
• Further Maths
• Maths Method
• Specialist Maths

International equivalent maths topics should include: Arithmetic and number, Geometry, Measurement, Trigonometry, Algebraic manipulation and equations, Graphs and relations, Collecting and analysing numerical data.

Gain a combination of technical skills and in-depth knowledge to be able to apply engineering and scientific principles when managing, designing or executing projects.