2 years (full time); up to 5 years (part time on campus); 2 years (online self-directed); 1 year (international students who have completed Diploma of Engineering - Technical)
On campus (with some online), Online self-directed, and International on campus options available. On campus with some online is 80% on campus and 20% online. Online self-directed is 100% online.
Full time / Part time / Online self-directed · Full time (4 days per week for international); Part time 1 night per week (on campus); 15 hours per week (online self-directed)
13 Jul 2026 (full time on campus) | 01 Feb 2027 (international) | Anytime (part time on campus with some online and online self-directed)
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Students who have completed the Diploma of Engineering - Technical may be eligible for the 1-year international pathway starting 01 Feb 2027
- International students must study full time, 4 days per week
- For online self-directed enrolments, please refer to Selection Criteria for campus attendance requirements
- Students should NOT enrol in more than one unit at a time, unless otherwise advised
- For distance enrolments, students have up to six months to complete each unit from the date of enrolment
- For on campus enrolments, unit duration is either 15 weeks or 25 weeks per unit
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Units of Competency
Organise and communicate information
Covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.
Interact with computing technology
Defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.
Manage self in the engineering environment
Defines the skills and knowledge required to use self-management techniques to perform work ethically and competently and make judgements about work priorities and information requirements to achieve effective working relationships and engineering outcomes at the paraprofessional level.
Select common engineering materials
Defines the skills and knowledge required to identify and select common engineering materials including ferrous metals, cast irons, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, coated steels, nonferrous metals, aluminium and its alloys, copper and its alloys, nickel alloys, zinc, titanium, magnesium, refractory metals, polymers, thermosetting polymers, thermoplastic polymers, ceramics and glasses.
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the concepts of mathematics to engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise.
Perform engineering activities
Defines the skills and knowledge required to perform engineering activities at the paraprofessional level and covers the performance of technical aspects of engineering work where outcomes and performance measures are negotiated with appropriate personnel, technical experts and specialists.
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Perform engineering measurements
CAD system basic draw element
Use CAD create display 3D models
Produce basic engineering draw
Produce basic engineering detail drawings
Perform computations
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
Apply technical mathematics
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Coordinate engineering projects
Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Perform mechanical engineering design drafting
Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees for the Advanced Diploma of Engineering at TAFE Queensland?
The course fees depend on your eligibility: Concession fee is $20,370 (fee concessions may apply for eligible students), Subsidised fee is $21,900 (available for eligible students through government-funded courses), Full fee is $27,030 (total course fee, with student loans and payment plans available), and International fee is $12,600 (total course fee for international students).
How long does it take to complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering?
The duration depends on your study mode: full time on campus takes 2 years, part time on campus (with some online) takes up to 5 years at 1 night per week, online self-directed study takes 2 years at approximately 15 hours per week, and international students who have completed the Diploma of Engineering - Technical may complete the course in 1 year.
What campuses is the Advanced Diploma of Engineering available at?
The course is available at three Greater Brisbane campuses: Acacia Ridge, Bracken Ridge, and Eagle Farm. Part time on campus classes are held 1 night per week — Tuesday at Acacia Ridge, Wednesday at Bracken Ridge, and Monday at Eagle Farm. The full time on campus option is available at Acacia Ridge, commencing 13 July 2026.
How many units do I need to complete to graduate from this course?
The qualification consists of 30 units in total — 7 core units and 23 elective units. You are required to complete all seven core units, up to eight Group A elective units, and at least fifteen specialist elective units from Group B. On successful completion of all 30 units, you will receive an Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Advanced Diploma of Engineering?
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a Mechanical Engineering Technician or Engineering Associate. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, mechanical engineering draftspersons and technicians are specialised occupations that have high skill levels and earning potential. You can also continue with further tertiary study in this area.
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