In this advanced diploma course, you’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills to work as a technical officer or engineering supervisor. in the mechanical and manufacturing industries.

You’ll develop an understanding of technical and managerial concepts, and be able to work in small, medium and large enterprises as well as the defence forces.

Mechanical engineering is a diverse and challenging field where you will be responsible for designing, improving and building mechanical devices, systems and machines to solve problems across a range of industrial sectors and within general society.

Career Outcomes

After graduating from this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to be employed as a technical officer, engineering assistant, supervisor or manager. You may work in offices, technical laboratories, workshops or manufacturing plants.

Mechanical and manufacturing paraprofessional engineers:

• assist professional engineers in mechanical design
• supervise and manage manufacturing and assembly plants
• construct, operate and maintain machines
• manufacture and maintain mechanical equipment, mechanical installations, and mechanical facilities

Professional recognition and accreditation

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of the program will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at Engineering Associate level.

Australia is a signatory to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Dublin Accord, for engineering technicians. Graduates of the program will be recognised in all countries that are signatories to the accord.