MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

VU course code: MEM60122 | CRICOS: tba | Level of study: TAFE
2 years full time
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03 February 2025
29 January 2025
Overview

Overview

Gain essential technical skills for a career in engineering, with the Advanced Diploma of Engineering MEM6012 at Victoria University.

Looking to start a new career or advance your skills in the engineering industry?

The advanced engineering diploma gives you the expertise needed to succeed in technical and mechanical engineering roles.

You will take part in workshop projects where you will plan, execute and finalise entire engineering projects – from concept to design and build. 

Learning from engineering experts, you will develop skills such as:

  • working safely and following standard workshop procedures
  • selecting the correct materials for engineering projects
  • solving engineering problems using mathematical formulas
  • using computer-aided design (CAD) drawing equipment to create drawings and 3D models
  • coordinating engineering projects.

You will graduate with the knowledge and confidence to apply for technical engineering roles.

NRT logoThis course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering, 30 units must be completed consisting of:

  • 7 core units
  • 23 elective units consisting of:

- up to 8 general elective units from Group A; and - at least 15 specialist elective units from Group B and/or may include a maximum of 5 Group B elective units, that are relevant to work as an engineering para-professional and advanced technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma qualifications in this Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion in Advanced Diploma qualifications. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in an advanced technical engineering environment.


Victoria University offers the following specialisation:

  • Mechanical

To be awarded the MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical), 30 units must be completed consisting of:

  • 7 core units
  • 23 electives consisting of:

- may have up to 8 units from Group A; and - at least 15 specialist elective units from Group B and/or may include a maximum of 5 that are relevant to work as an engineering para-professional and advanced technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma qualifications in this Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion in Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2024/25 is $14,107. If eligible, you will pay:

  • Tuition 2024/25: $9,405/$9,918*
  • Materials: $550
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $256**

*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.

**SSAF is charged at $0.32 per enrolled hour, up to the maximum value per calendar year. Information correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.


Full-fee place total indicative fees

  • 2024/25 full-fee place: $23,940.

Scholarships

Careers

Following your advanced engineering diploma, you could pursure a career as a:

  • mechanical engineer
  • engineering supervisor
  • technical officer.

 

FURTHER STUDIES (PATHWAYS)

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