Diploma of Engineering Technology

What does this course involve?

This course will prepare you for work as an engineering associate in research and development, production engineering, installation and equipment maintenance. There is some overlap between mechanical engineering associates, draftspersons and manufacturing technologists.

You can specialise in a number of different areas:

• Mechanical Engineering - prepares you for work as a mechanical engineering technician. You may specialise in fluid power, machine design, CAD/CAM.
• Manufacturing - prepares you for work as a manufacturing technologist. You may specialise in production, computer numerical control (CNC), CAM or fluid power.
• Civil Engineering - prepares you for work in basic design in structures, road geometry, drainage, surveying, geology, material behaviour and testing or in design drafting.
• Civil/structural - prepares you for work as a draftsperson in a civil engineering drawing office.

You may select units of competency from a range of design areas, which includes; Civil Drafting, Civil Design, Mechanical-CNC and Mechanical-Design.

During enrolment, you will be advised to choose modules according to your area of choice.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a mechanical engineering associate in research and development, production engineering, installation and equipment maintenance.

Graduates are supported by industries through cadetships, traineeships and scholarships.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to continue onto the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology.

Can I apply?

• You must have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE) of education, or equivalent

How do I apply?

• To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

• Individual Interview

Length of course

Full time - 1 year
Part time - 2 to 3 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Project work
• Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.