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Course Overview
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Course Content
Interact with computing technology
Core unit
Organise and communicate information
Core unit
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core unit
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Core unit
Manage self in the engineering environment
Core unit
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Select common engineering materials
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Perform engineering activities
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Produce basic engineering detail drawings
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Produce basic engineering drawings
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Perform computations
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Evaluate manufacturing processes
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Elective unit chosen by AIAS
Common Questions
No, the Diploma of Engineering - Technical is not a trade qualification. It is a para-professional engineering course, leading to a technical position within engineering companies.
To be awarded a Diploma of Engineering, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency, comprising both core compulsory units and elective units chosen by AIAS course coordinators.
This qualification has units available including CAD/Drafting, management, mathematics, materials science and thermodynamics. Specific units cover areas such as 3D CAD modelling, engineering mechanics, fluid and thermodynamics principles, electrical systems, materials testing, and environmentally sustainable work practices.
Yes, VET Student Loans are available for the Diploma of Engineering - Technical at AIAS.
Graduates can pursue careers as an Engineering Estimator, Mechatronics Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, or in general Engineering roles. The average (median) salary with this standard level of qualification is $51,800 AUD, and 69.1% of graduates report improved work status after completing this course.
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