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Mechanical Engineering (Diploma & Advanced Diploma)
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Program Details
Provides students with the technical skills and knowledge to carry out mechanical engineering detail drafting and design and oversee the installation and maintenance of machinery. Students learn a range of computer drafting skills as well as skills to prepare drawings and operate and maintain mechanical equipment. Students learn project management, occupational health and safety, quality control, team building, engineering computing and design graphics. Students will apply their skills by undertaking an engineering project. As graduates the students will be eligible for membership of the Institute of Engineers.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	6 months to 2 years of full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	In Perth - Fremantle offer the Diploma & Adv. Diploma; In Regional W.A. - Bunbury offers the diploma
College(s):	Challenger, South West Regional
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$11,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability:	Feb intake only
University Entry Available?	Yes, to Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Curtin university.*
University Credit Possible?	Up to 12 months credit may be available at Curtin.*
Related Career on a Skilled Migration List?	Yes*

Download our Subject handbook (PDF) of all Engineering, Mining, Electrical & Electronics courses.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate III in Drafting - Civil & Structural Engineering
Diploma of Engineering - Mechanical Technology
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Diploma requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English and Mathematics. Or students can commence with the Certificate III in Drafting before proceeding to the Diploma.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

What You'll Learn in Each Course

This program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to carry out mechanical engineering detail drafting and design and oversee the installation and maintenance of machinery. As part of the Diploma, students learn a range of computer drafting skills as well as skills to prepare drawings, how to design mechanical equipment, operate and maintain mechanical systems and develop their knowledge of engineering processes and principles.

At the Advanced Diploma level students learn project management, occupational health and safety for supervisors, quality controls, team building, engineering computing and design and graphics. Students will also apply the skills learnt by undertaking an engineering project. As graduates, they will be eligible for membership to the Institute of Engineers.

Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can become a mechanical engineering associate/technician or design drafter and with suitable experience a supervisor. Graduates may seek employment as a design draftsperson in the engineering, metals, manufacturing, building or construction industries.

Further Study & University Options

Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) at Curtin University in W.A. Graduates can receive up to 12 months of credit in this 4 year degree.

Related Career on a Migration Skills List

Some careers relating to these courses may be relevant for skilled migration purposes. Please refer to the following resources for more details:

For Australia's General Skilled Migration program, please refer to the "Skilled Occupation List" (SOL) on the Australian Department of Immigration website.

The "Migration Occupation in Demand" (MODL) list is maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration. This list is constantly updated so please see the immigration website for further details.

The Western Australian government also sponsors skilled migrants, particularly for regional areas. The "Skills in Demand" and "Priority Skills" lists can be viewed on the W.A. Government's Skilled Migration site

If interested in migration, it is strongly recommended that you consult a registered migration agent for advice.

Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:

Student Profile

Student: Fahad Al-Mohnnadi - Qatar

Course: Adv. Diploma of Mechanical Engineering

Where: Swan TAFE - Carlisle

"I enrolled at TAFE to study Engineering in Industrial Automation & Robotics. I am enjoying very much my time at TAFE where the lecturers are very supportive and I get to meet so many other students. Mecha-tronics is a very modern area of technology which will have many applications when I return to work at Qatar Petroleum. I am confident that my Advanced Diploma will enable me to advance to new levels and will benefit my company in the knowledge and skills I will be bringing with me."

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