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Feb 2026 | Jul 2026 | Feb 2027 | Jul 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ultimo, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Organise and communicate information
Core unit
Interact with computing technology
Core unit
Perform engineering activities
Core unit
Manage self in the engineering environment
Core unit
Select common engineering materials
Core unit
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Core unit
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core unit
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Specialty unit
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Specialty unit
Operate computer
Specialty unit
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Specialty unit
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Specialty unit
Apply technical mathematics
Specialty unit
Produce basic engineering drawings
Specialty unit
Use computer
Specialty unit
Prepare mechanical models for computer
Specialty unit
Apply calculus to engineering tasks
Specialty unit
Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
Specialty unit
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Specialty unit
Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Specialty unit
Coordinate engineering projects
Specialty unit
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
Specialty unit
Produce basic engineering detail drawings
Specialty unit
Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
Specialty unit
Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components
Specialty unit
Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components
Specialty unit
Select mechanical machine and equipment components
Specialty unit
Undertake basic process planning
Specialty unit
Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
Specialty unit
Evaluate fluid power systems
Specialty unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students ranges from $28,625 to $32,920 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) has a duration of 2 years.
The requirement for achievement of the MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering is the achievement of competence in thirty (30) units of competency made up of all seven (7) core units of competency, up to eight (8) general elective units from Group A, and at least fifteen (15) specialist elective units from Group B to bring the total number of elective units to twenty-three (23).
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like Design Engineer, Maintenance Planner, Technical Supervisor/Manager, and Sales Engineer, primarily within the manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, oil and gas, and automotive industries.
Yes, TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities that offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. You may also gain entry to other universities using your TAFE NSW qualifications, though acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studied. Additionally, you can continue your studies with a TAFE NSW degree pathway.
Application
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