Gear up for a career in engineering
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge in electrical machinery, mechanical principles and mechanical equipment to produce drawings for design specifications.
Mechanical engineering is applied across a wide variety of employment areas including:
- Mining and mineral processing
- Manufacturing
- Oil and gas industry
- Automotive industry
- Aviation and shipbuilding industries
- Electrical power generation and distribution
- Road and rail transport
- Defence
- Agriculture, fishing and food processing
The Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical) is geared toward mechanical design but does have some electrical, electronics and programming content.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
- Use and operate computer-aided (CAD) system to produce drawings and create 3D models
- Set up basic hydraulic circuits
- Apply technical mathematics
- Produce basic engineering design drawings
- Coordinate engineering projects
- Environmentally sustainable work practices
I have the following attributes:
- Mathematics ability
- Eye for detail and accuracy
- Technical and mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
This course will be run at our East Perth campus with some lab work based at NMT's Perth campus (30 Aberdeen St building).
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Other job titles may include:
- Junior Drafter
- Junior Project Supervisor
- Engineering Associate
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2022
East Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2022
East Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||||||
| Course fee |
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Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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