Study engineering in Australia with this advanced-level dual qualification. Become a mechanical engineering technician or engineering associate, or go onto further study in this field.
MEM50212 / MEM60112 Diploma of Engineering Technical / Advanced Diploma of Engineering
International | $24,800 |
Start your engineering career in Australia with this advanced-level dual qualification. Develop the specialised skills and knowledge required to become a mechanical engineering technician or associate. Being part of the engineering industry offers many opportunities to be involved in a range of high remuneration projects driven by technology and design.
In this course you will gain detailed drafting and design skills as well as learn how to oversee the installation and maintenance of machinery. You will also develop your knowledge of engineering processes and principles, project management, quality systems, and team building. Our supportive, industry-experienced teachers will give you all the support you need to succeed.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a mechanical engineering technician or associate. You can also continue with further tertiary study in this area.
TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities means you will be credited for your time with us if you decide to upgrade your qualification. Successful completion of your course will qualify you for credit towards an Associate Degree of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering with Central Queensland University (CQU).
Take advantage of our dual award offerings and get two qualifications instead of one. In most cases you will only need to complete a few additional units to upgrade your qualification. Save time, enhance your job prospects, and add value to your skill set.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 23 elective units listed below.
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MEM16006AOrganise and communicate informationUnit code: MEM16006A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks. |
Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16008AInteract with computing technologyUnit code: MEM16008A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology. |
Interact with computing technology | |
MEM22001APerform engineering activitiesUnit code: MEM22001A Unit description: This unit covers the performance of technical aspects of engineering work in accordance with established engineering principles and practices. |
Perform engineering activities | |
MEM22002AManage self in the engineering environmentUnit code: MEM22002A Unit description: This unit covers performing work ethically and competently, making judgements about work priorities and information requirements to achieve effective working relationships and engineering outcomes. |
Manage self in the engineering environment | |
MEM30007ASelect common engineering materialsUnit code: MEM30007A Unit description: This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and performing tests to evaluate the properties of materials. |
Select common engineering materials | |
MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentUnit code: MEM30012A Unit description: This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | |
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSAENV272B Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MEM09002BInterpret technical drawingUnit code: MEM09002B Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. |
Interpret technical drawing | |
MEM12024APerform computationsUnit code: MEM12024A Unit description: This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs. |
Perform computations | |
MEM12025AUse graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computationsUnit code: MEM12025A Unit description: This unit covers interpreting and constructing graphs and charts from given or determined data, and performing basic statistical calculations. |
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | |
MEM30029AUse workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering projectUnit code: MEM30029A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the identification and use of a range of common workshop equipment and processes to complete a simple engineering project. It also focuses on developing and applying basic workshop skills and developing knowledge about equipment and processes and relating it to typical technical work requirements. |
Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project | |
MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsUnit code: MEM30031A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings. |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | |
MEM30032AProduce basic engineering drawingsUnit code: MEM30032A Unit description: This unit of competency covers producing drawings or similar graphical representations where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined. |
Produce basic engineering drawings | |
MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D modelsUnit code: MEM30033A Unit description: This unit of competency covers using a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and plot basic 3-D view drawings. |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | |
MEM09204AProduce basic engineering detail drawingsUnit code: MEM09204A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing requirements, preparing engineering drawings and an engineering parts list, and issuing the drawings. Drawings include 2-D drawings to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101:1992 Technical drawing: General principles. |
Produce basic engineering detail drawings | |
MEM23004AApply technical mathematicsUnit code: MEM23004A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the application of mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering problems. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric equations involving single and double angles, sequences and series, two dimensional vector analysis, complex numbers, determinants and matrices. |
Apply technical mathematics | |
MEM23006AApply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineeringUnit code: MEM23006A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the application of fluid and thermodynamic principles to engineering applications. It includes sustainability issues; fundamental scientific principles; fundamentals of vacuum technology; properties of gases and liquids; heat transfer due to conduction, convection and radiation heat and compression processes; closed and open systems; continuity, enthalpy and energy transfers related to compressors, boilers, turbine heat exchangers, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pump performance. It also includes fluid systems and components, forces on floating and submerged bodies, turbine and pumping systems, and jet forces on blades and plates. |
Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering | |
MEM23063ASelect and test mechanical engineering materialsUnit code: MEM23063A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills needed to interpret design information for material and material test requirements, select appropriate tests and use results in the selection of appropriate materials for mechanical and manufacturing engineering-related applications. |
Select and test mechanical engineering materials | |
MEM23109AApply engineering mechanics principlesUnit code: MEM23109A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the application of mechanics and strength of materials principles to devices, machines and systems and their components in order to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations. |
Apply engineering mechanics principles | |
MEM30006ACalculate stresses in simple structuresUnit code: MEM30006A Unit description: This unit covers determining stresses and their effect on the strength and stability of simple structures and mechanical components. |
Calculate stresses in simple structures | |
MEM30009AContribute to the design of basic mechanical systemsUnit code: MEM30009A Unit description: This unit covers contributing to basic mechanical system design, and selecting the components and mechanical features required to perform simple functions. |
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems | |
MEM23114AEvaluate thermodynamic systems and componentsUnit code: MEM23114A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the evaluation of thermodynamic systems and components, such as heat exchangers, heat engines, refrigeration and air conditioners, and air compressors. |
Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components | |
MEM23120ASelect mechanical machine and equipment componentsUnit code: MEM23120A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the technical selection of mechanical machine and equipment components. It includes analysis of the application to determine suitability of components and use of performance analysis software. |
Select mechanical machine and equipment components | |
MEM23123AEvaluate manufacturing processesUnit code: MEM23123A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the evaluation of plant, facilities, services, labour and skills distribution used for manufacturing processes against defined process performance parameters. It includes the evaluation and assessment of plant layout and material flows for efficient manufacturability of product and maintainability of the plant and process. |
Evaluate manufacturing processes | |
MEM30005ACalculate force systems within simple beam structuresUnit code: MEM30005A Unit description: This unit covers understanding and calculating force systems within simple beam structures. |
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | |
MEM09155APrepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)Unit code: MEM09155A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the application of mechanical modelling techniques for computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes. It includes model creation for purposes such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) applications, rapid prototyping and stress analysis, and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings. |
Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) | |
MEM09157APerform mechanical engineering design draftingUnit code: MEM09157A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the preparation of design drawings or graphics used in the mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and related industry sectors. The unit includes working with a design brief or concept prepared by an engineer or other designer as well as the specification of items, functions, limits, fits, tolerances, and other engineering information required for the eventual production of fully detailed drawings. The unit requires the design drawing to be performed using appropriate computer-aided design (CAD) and other drafting techniques that include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards. |
Perform mechanical engineering design drafting | |
MEM14085AApply mechanical engineering analysis techniquesUnit code: MEM14085A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills needed to undertake a range of mechanical engineering-related analyses. The analyses may relate to design, fitness for purpose evaluations, installation and commissioning, and other mechanical engineering-related tasks. Documentation of the design process includes calculations, specifications, computer-aided design (CAD) files, risk analysis, sustainability and life cycle assessments. |
Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques | |
MEM14089AIntegrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering taskUnit code: MEM14089A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the integration of mechanical fundamentals to achieve an engineering or related task. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team functions, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of machines, mechanisms and mechanical systems, and mechanical fundamentals, such as mechanical methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes. |
Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task | |
MEM22013ACoordinate engineering projectsUnit code: MEM22013A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the coordination of engineering projects within project plans and budgets. It includes monitoring and maintaining the project implementation plan, performance analysis and use of project management software. |
Coordinate engineering projects |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.
Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.
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Acacia Ridge | 08 February 2021 | 2 years | Full time | Classroom | International: $24,800 |
Acacia Ridge | 12 July 2021 | 2 years | Full time | Classroom | International: $24,800 |
As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.
In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
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This cost for the Diploma is only available when packaged with the Advanced Diploma
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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