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MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical

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 youa 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.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
Ballarat - SMB
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
2 years
Qualification Code
MEM50222

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of technical engineering discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning, engineering drafting and refrigeration and air conditioning in manufacturing, engineering, and related industries. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work and learning.

  • Non-Destructive Testing Technician 
  • Engineering Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Marine Vessel Designer
  • Mechatronics Technician 

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.

PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES
MSMENV272
APPLY MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES IN A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING OR RELATED ENVIRONMENT
MEM30012
MANAGE SELF IN THE ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT
MEM22002
INTERACT WITH COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
MEM16008
ORGANISE AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION
MEM16006
USE COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) TO CREATE AND DISPLAY 3D MODELS
MEM30033
OPERATE COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) SYSTEM TO PRODUCE BASIC DRAWING ELEMENTS
MEM30031
USE WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES TO COMPLETE AN ENGINEERING PROJECT
MEM30029
SELECT COMMON ENGINEERING MATERIALS
MEM30007
CALCULATE STRESSES IN SIMPLE STRUCTURES
MEM30006
CALCULATE FORCE SYSTEMS WITHIN SIMPLE BEAM STRUCTURES
MEM30005
APPLY METALLURGICAL PRINCIPLES
MEM24012
APPLY ENGINEERING MECHANICS PRINCIPLES
MEM23109
APPLY CALCULUS TO ENGINEERING TASKS
MEM23007
APPLY FLUID AND THERMODYNAMICS PRINCIPLES IN ENGINEERING
MEM23006
APPLY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
MEM23004
INTEGRATE MECHANICAL FUNDAMENTALS INTO AN ENGINEERING TASK
MEM14089
WORK SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY IN MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING
MEM13015
READ AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
MEM09229
CREATE 3D SOLID MODELS USING COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) SYSTEM
MEM09210
PRODUCE BASIC ENGINEERING DETAIL DRAWINGS
MEM09204

One (1) day in the classroom environment face to face. One (1) day of completing set tasks by trainer online with real time online via Microsoft teams

Non - Supervised/Structured learning: 5 hours per week, non-Supervised assessment: 5 hours per week 

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

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.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LCL

National course code: MEM50222

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
N/A$6,683$14,108

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

VET Student Loans

A VET Student Loan from the Australian Government can cover all or part of your tuition fees for some Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses (subject to availability).

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – up to a maximum of $18,097

For more information visit our VET Student Loan page.

Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $305

Other study costs

Additional costs:
Textbook: Engineering Drawing 8th Ed., A.W Boundy, ISBN 9780071016766
Textbook: Mathematics for Technicians, 7th Edition, Blair Alldis and Vicncent Kelly, ISBN 9781743070772 (7th Edition)
Textbook: Engineering Mechanics, Val Ivanoff, ISBN: 9780071010030
Textbook: Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering (Global Edition) - Based on 10th Edition, W. Callister JR, D. Rethwisch, ISBN 978-1-119-45391-8 
Personal computer with capability to run 3D CAD Programs (FedUni TAFE provides details for accessing student subscriptions to AutoCAD/AutoDESK Inventor/SolidWork
 

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit 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.

RPL processes will be in accordance with Federation University Policy

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
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering 
22478VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology
22479VIC Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
 

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 courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, 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

School department

Federation TAFE