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Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Mechanical)
National ID: MEM50212 | State ID: WB84
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.
Gain these skills
- 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
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Mathematics ability
- Eye for detail and accuracy
- Technical and mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| 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 |
Important information
This course will be run at our East Perth campus with some lab work based at NMT's 30 Aberdeen St campus.
Job opportunities
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.
Further study
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1, 2020
East Perth - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 2 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | East Perth |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2019
Perth (Northbridge) - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 2 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where | Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
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Page last updated October 17, 2019