QUALIFICATION

Diploma of Engineering - Technical

National Code: MEM50212
TAFE SA Code: TP00482

2021 start

Description

Advance your career into a wide range of engineering technician job roles or obtain practical engineering skills as you pathway into an Associate Degree and university qualification.

The Diploma of Engineering – Technical qualification will enable you to work in engineering design, mechanical, civil, manufacturing para-professional or maintenance technician job roles.

With a focus on transferring theoretical concepts into real world engineering applications you will learn about computer aided design (CAD), drafting and civil design, cost estimating, basic mechanical design, material sciences, quality assurance and develop basic engineering hand skills in our workshops.

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Up to 18 months

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Mechanical Production and Plant Engineers Mechanical Production and Plant Engineers

In response to COVID-19, TAFE SA has had to make some changes to how courses are delivered. If any changes are made to the delivery or completion date of your course, TAFE SA will communicate with you directly.

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location

Code

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Regency Park

Closed

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Full & Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

External

External – course materials may be mailed out in print format or sent via email. Lecturer support may be provided by phone and email. Most courses will require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

No course admission requirements, however, students wishing to access subsidised training or VET Student Loans will be required to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills please contact Student Services prior to applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 18 month course

Subsidised

$1,150 - $2,358

$3,450 - $7,073

JobTrainer

$1,087

$3,260

This course is subsidised through the Government of South Australia's Subsidised Training initiative. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place during the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. Concessions apply to Subsidised Training only.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

JobTrainer Eligibility

Full Fee

$3,680 - $7,544

$11,040 - $22,632

Student Services Fee (SSF) applies. Full-time student $20. Part-time student $10.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Important Information
- System Requirements for Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 Windows Operating System 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10. See Autodesk's Product Support Lifecycle for support information. CPU Recommended: 3.0 GHz or greater, 4 or more cores Memory Minimum: 16 GB RAM for less than 500-part assemblies Disk Space Min 200GB HDD (hard disk drive), or min of 50GB of free space left after installation of operating system and all software Graphics Minimum: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/S Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant You must have 2 screens and normal mouse
- Classes run between 4:00pm and 9:00pm.
- Reading, writing and numeracy skills are assessed using the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA). This assessment is used to determine whether you will be required to undertake additional support units alongside your qualification or undertake a pathway course before commencing your chosen qualification. If you receive an offer, more information will be provided at your enrolment session.

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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VET Student Loan

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Possible job roles include CAD draftsperson, Maintenance/Service Technician, Civil/Mechanical/Mechatronics Technician, Engineering Technologist. These job roles are found in design offices/consultancies, defence industry, manufacturing, local and state government, oil and gas, transport and construction services organisations.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50212)
The course covers CAD, drafting, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and non-destructive testing. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 15 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates find jobs or continue studying.

85%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

* 2019 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	40	HXGS	MEM30012A
Interact with computing technology	20	HXED	MEM16008A
Organise and communicate information	20	HXEB	MEM16006A
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	30	GNET	MSAENV272A
Select common engineering materials	40	HXHX	MEM30007A

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply basic engineering design concepts	60	HXRY	MEM09011B
Apply construction principles to civil engineering works	60	MAACF	VBP280
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures	40	HXMR	MEM30005A
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems	40	HXMW	MEM30009A
Detail standardised structural connections	60	MAABZ	MSATCS501A
Detail structural steel members	80	MAACA	MSATCS502A
Develop and collaborate on building information models for small-scale building design projects	100	MAABX	CPPBDN5013A
Implement site investigation procedures	60	MAACE	VBP279
Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task	60	HAAAS	MEM14091A
Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing	40	MAABT	MSATCS301A
Interpret technical drawing	40	HXDF	MEM09002B
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements	40	MAABM	MEM30031A
Participate in quality assurance techniques	30	HXRH	MEM30024A
Perform advanced engineering detail drafting	80	MAABY	MEM09214A
Perform basic statistical quality control	20	HXFE	MEM15001B
Perform Civil Drafting	80	MAABS	UEPMNT419A
Perform computations	30	HXDT	MEM12024A
Perform mechanical engineering design drafting	80	HAAAR	MEM09157A
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product	20	HXRB	MEM30023A
Produce basic engineering detail drawings	80	MAABW	MEM09204A
Produce basic engineering drawings	80	MAABN	MEM30032A
Produce electrical schematic drawings	80	MAABR	MEM09205A
Produce engineering drawings for a rural road	40	MAACD	VBP296
Select and test mechanical engineering materials	60	AADSA	MEM23063A
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment	40	HXNR	MEM13010A
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	40	MAABP	MEM30033A
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations	20	HXEX	MEM12025A

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

University Course	Total Units in Uni Course	Credits Granted	Guaranteed Admission
Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)	72	9	Yes
Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Site Management)	72	9	Yes
Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering)	300	53.25	Yes

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Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Description

In response to COVID-19, TAFE SA has had to make some changes to how courses are delivered. If any changes are made to the delivery or completion date of your course, TAFE SA will communicate with you directly.