Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Gain essential engineering skills for your career

Course code

22479VIC

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 2 years.

Start dates

3 July

• Read more about this course

  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels three to four.
  
  Applicants must be able to communicate in a professional setting using the English language.
  
  Applicants must be physically fit and able to work within an engineering workshop, in specific, be able to lift and move heavy items, use power tools and handheld tools.
  
  The course will be delivered over three days per week/
  Monday, Tuesday 8 am - 4.30 pm and Wednesday 8am – 12 pm.
  
  Students must be able to attend a minimum of 20 hours per week.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  MEM234011A	Design programmable logic controller applications
  MEM234014A	Design a robotic system
  VU22471	Utilise Augmented Reality(AR) technology for manufacturing
  VU22476	Plan for the implementation of mechanical drive systems
  VU22473	Prepare and document a work plan to fabricate an engineering product or component
  VU22498	Interface and program mechatronics engineering systems
  VU22538	Design mechanical engineering systems
  VU22499	Apply hydraulic principles to achieve an engineering task
  VU22563	Set up mechatronics engineering systems
  MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
  MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  MEM23109A	Apply engineering mechanics principles
  VU22472	Apply electrotechnology principles in an engineering work environment
  VU22480	Implement basic materials science principles to engineering applications
  VU22542	Use advanced 2D and 3D computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques
  VU22564	Plan and manage a robotics system
  VU22565	Set up fluid power controlled engineering systems
  VU22566	Design fluid power controlled engineering systems
  VU22451	Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries
  VU22452	Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications
  VU21232	Program, operate and select a robotics system
  VU21270	Implement control processes using PLCs
  MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  VU21174	Program control systems
  MEM22013A	Coordinate engineering projects
  MEM22001A	Perform engineering activities
  MEM30033A	Use computer-operated design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
  MEM09009C	Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system
  MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
  MEM22002A	Manage self in the engineering environment
  MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
  MEM18001C	Use hand tools
  MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
  MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
  MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology	Bachelor Of Engineering Technology
  Possible job outcome	project engineer production technician manufacturing engineer	systems engineer maintenance engineer production manager commissioning engineer

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants to complete BKSB and must achieve ACSF exit level 4 (working at level 5) in literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be physically fit and able to work within an engineering workshop, in specific, be able to lift and move heavy items, use power tools and handheld tools

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$14875.00	$28000.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$595.00	$595.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$270	$270
  Payable	N/A	$15740.00	$28865.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,788 from 1 January, 2023 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.