Love designing and developing machines? Want to create the future of mobile phones, solar-energy systems and aircraft? FedUni's one-year Diploma of Engineering (Technical) will make you a highly skilled technician in turning energy into power and motion, whether it's for your future career in hydraulic power, robotics, ergonomics or even teaching these skills.
During your studies, you'll experiment with plasma cutters, 3D printers and the latest technologies as they are developed. You'll also set up circuits, calculate force systems within structures and perform computations.
Your subjects will take you through the areas of robotics, industrial automation, control technologies, advanced manufacturing technology, 2D CAD drafting and 3D solid modelling; preparing you for work in automotive, aviation, food, mining sectors, manufacturing and fabrication sectors.
From there, the sky's the limit for where you want to specialise. Perhaps you'll become the modern day Sir Isaac Newton. And if you decide you'd like to further your studies, you'll have earned credits towards FedUni's Bachelor of Engineering degrees.
Graduates are most suited to paraprofessional design work. Graduates find work within the automotive, aviation, food and mining sectors along with the manufacturing and the fabrication sectors. Commonly these industry sectors seek graduates to work in research and development of new components, processes and systems. Additionally, many graduates will also supervise teams and manage business projects and therefore be responsible for reporting, estimating and scheduling related activities.
Opportunities exist in branching into numerous specialised related fields such as;
Graduates also have opportunities to further their education through existing pathways into an Advanced Diploma of Engineering and into Higher Education - FedUni Bachelor of Engineering.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
It is expected that applicants have one or a combination of thefollowing:
It is recommended that year 12 applicants have completed a Year 12 mathematics unit (any) and be proficient in basic algebra and trigonometry. Additional support in mathematics will be available.
A minimum educational level of Year 12 or Certificate III in Engineering qualification is highly recommended.
There are no extra requirements for entry into this program although a minimum educational level of Year 12 or Certificate III in Engineering qualification is highly recommended.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our TAFE application page for further information.
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700674234 (Ballarat - Admin Campus)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: HZR
National course code: MEM50212
CRICOS code: 093983G
Fees are subject to change annually.
Tuition and material fees (if applicable) will be charged at enrolment.
For further information regarding tuition and material fees, please view 2021 Indicative Course Fees (pdf, 756kb) .
Indicative government-subsidised and full-fee course fees are shown on this document, and should be read in conjunction with the information on the TAFE fees website.
Eligible applicants/students accessing government-subsidised training under the 'Skills First Program' need to be aware enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Fee assistance: VET Student Loans may be available for eligible Diploma and Advanced Diploma enrolments.
For further information on paying your fees please refer to the Fees, charges and eligibility on the TAFE fees website.
You could be eligible for government subsidised study at Federation University Australia through the TAFE eligibility exemptions.
If you have been deemed ineligible for a government subsidised place because you have a higher qualification or have commenced two qualifications at the same level you may be eligible to enrol in a government subsidised place with a TAFE eligibility exemption. Please refer to the TAFE fees website or contact the course coordinator
Please note: A limited number of TAFE eligibility exemptions are available so contact us now to secure your place for 2021.
Other study costsYou will need to provide:
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
Pathways from the qualification:
Satisfactory completion of this course can lead to:
| Higher Education program |
Articulate into Higher Education studies . Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply to entry into these programs:
* 120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study. |
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909