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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Core unit
Interact with computing technology
Core unit
Manage self in the engineering environment
Core unit
Organise and communicate information
Core unit
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core unit
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Elective unit
Apply technical mathematics
Elective unit
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Elective unit
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Elective unit
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Elective unit
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Elective unit
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
Elective unit
Perform computations
Elective unit
Perform engineering measurements
Elective unit
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Elective unit
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
Elective unit
Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
Elective unit
Select common engineering materials
Elective unit
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
Elective unit
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Elective unit
Common Questions
In the first semester of study, students may choose either daytime or evening classes and must select one option without changing during the semester. Semesters 2, 3 & 4 are offered as evening classes only, with class times of 4:30PM–9:30PM.
Fees vary depending on eligibility. Fee Free TAFE places are available at $0. Subsidised fees range from $4,385 to $6,426, concession fees from $3,341 to $4,896, and full fees from $14,755 to $21,624 for the 2-year course. VET Student Loans may also be available to eligible students.
Yes. Completion of this Diploma can lead to further study in an Associate Degree in Engineering at TAFE SA and onto university. This is a common and recommended pathway for students, and TAFE SA can help you explore these options.
Yes. During the first week of the course, students are required to complete a compulsory prerequisite unit MEM13015, and attendance during this week is essential — if missed, students will not be able to commence study in this course. There is also a second prerequisite unit MEM12023 to be completed later during studies, which is another compulsory attendance block. Additionally, attendance at the Information and Enrolment Event is compulsory, where your timetable will be provided.
Graduates may work as a CAD draftsperson, Maintenance/Service Technician, Civil/Mechanical/Mechatronics Technician, or Engineering Technologist. These roles are found in design offices/consultancies, the defence industry, manufacturing, local and state government, oil and gas, transport, and construction services organisations. Note that completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome.
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