Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Interact with computing technology

This unit of competency 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.

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the concepts of mathematics to engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. It applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions and basic statistical methods.

Produce freehand sketches

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to complete freehand sketches to illustrate or communicate information to be used in engineering drafting applications. It includes the use of standard drawing conventions and techniques to represent the subject in appropriate proportion and view. Sketches can be used as part of the drafting process to illustrate or communicate information about design, worksite, layout plan or construction features and the unit includes the ability to apply standard drawing conventions to sketching 2D orthogonal and pictorial freehand drawings and sectional views.

Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to create 3D solid models using a computer-aided design (CAD) system. It includes applications in CAD, computer graphics and animation, rapid prototyping, medical testing and visualisation of scientific research.

Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) and is primarily suitable for those performing a drafting role.

Perform engineering measurements

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.

Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret and construct graphs and charts from given or determined data, and perform basic statistical calculations.

Plan work activities

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan familiar work activities, whilst following established procedures and work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures of the organisation.

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate and program computers and/or controllers in industrial situations and to prepare and maintain programs including operating computer and/or controller hardware and software for engineering tasks. It also includes developing or customising computer and/or controller systems or programs.

Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply fluid and thermodynamic principles to engineering applications. It includes fluid systems and components, forces on floating and submerged bodies, turbine and pumping systems, and jet forces on blades and plates.

Apply engineering mechanics principles

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to devices, machines and systems and their components, to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations.

Calculate stresses in simple structures

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine stresses and their effect on the strength and stability of simple structures and mechanical components in centrally-loaded bolted connections, fillet and butt-welded connections. It includes the verification of the stress levels using appropriate reference material such as design manuals, handbooks, relevant codes and regulations, databases and manufacturers' references.

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to contribute to basic mechanical system design. It includes the research of equipment functions and operational requirements, the preparation of preliminary documentation and the selection of components such as shafts, seals, bearings, fasteners, splines, cam, lifting systems, pneumatic circuits, hydraulic circuits, piping systems and mechanical features required to perform simple functions.

Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings.

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and print basic 3D view drawings.