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1 Year
On campus (with some online), fully online self-directed, and apprenticeship/traineeship options available. International students: on campus only.
Full time / Part time / Online self-directed · Full time: up to 4 days per week | Part time: 1 night per week | Online self-directed: 15 hours per week
Anytime (part-time/online) | 13 Jul 2026 (full-time domestic, Acacia Ridge) | 01 Feb 2027 (international, Acacia Ridge)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Acacia Ridge, Greater Brisbane, QLD
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
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
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.
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, including arithmetic, algebraic expressions, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions and basic statistical methods.
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
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Apply surface modelling techniques to 3-D drawings
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system
Common Questions
Successful completion of this course will build your skills to a para-professional level and allow you to seek employment as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, Engineering Technician, or Engineering Technologist. 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.
Yes. TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities means you will be credited for your time with us if you decide to upgrade your qualification. Successful completion of your Diploma of Engineering - Technical may qualify you for credit towards an Associate Degree of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering with Central Queensland University (CQU).
The course fees vary depending on your eligibility: Concession fee is $12,560 (fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students), Subsidised fee is $13,820 (available for eligible students through government funded courses), Full fee is $18,020, and International student fee is $21,800.
The course can be completed in 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time. Study options include on campus full-time (up to 4 days per week), on campus part-time (1 night per week), and online self-directed (approximately 15 hours per week). Courses are available at Acacia Ridge, Bracken Ridge, and Eagle Farm campuses in Greater Brisbane.
This qualification consists of 5 core and 15 elective competencies — 20 units in total. You are required to complete all five (5) core units, a minimum of four (4) to a maximum of eight (8) Group A elective units, and a minimum of seven (7) Group B elective units. Students should NOT enrol in more than one unit at a time, unless otherwise advised.
Application
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