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Mechanical Engineering (Diploma & Advanced Diploma)
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 will apply their skills by undertaking an engineering project. As graduates the students will be eligible for membership of the Institute of Engineers.
Summary
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| 6 months to 2.5 years of full-time study | |||
| In Perth - Subiaco & Fremantle offer all courses; Midland & Carlisle offer the Diploma & Adv. Diploma; In Regional W.A. - Bunbury offers all courses | |||
| Central, Challenger, Swan, South West Regional | |||
| For the Diploma and Adv. Diploma only Subiaco has a Feb & July intake; the rest are Feb only | |||
| Yes, to Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Curtin university.* | |||
| Up to 12 months credit may be available at Curtin.* | |||
| Yes* | |||
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
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.
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.
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