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Federation University Australia

  • 38% international / 62% domestic

Diploma of Engineering - Technical

  • Diploma

Love designing and developing machines? Want to create the future of mobile phones, solar-energy systems and aircraft?

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
093983G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Love designing and developing machines? Want to create the future of mobile phones, solar-energy systems and aircraft? FedUni's one-year Diploma of Engineering (Technical) will make you a highly skilled technician in turning energy into power and motion, whether it's for your future career in hydraulic power, robotics, ergonomics or even teaching these skills.

During your studies, you'll experiment with plasma cutters, 3D printers and the latest technologies as they are developed. You'll also set up circuits, calculate force systems within structures and perform computations.

Your subjects will take you through the areas of robotics, industrial automation, control technologies, advanced manufacturing technology, 2D CAD drafting and 3D solid modelling; preparing you for work in automotive, aviation, food, mining sectors, manufacturing and fabrication sectors.

From there, the sky's the limit for where you want to specialise. Perhaps you'll become the modern day Sir Isaac Newton. And if you decide you'd like to further your studies, you'll have earned credits towards FedUni's Bachelor of Engineering degrees.

Study locations

Ballarat - SMB

Career pathways

  • CAD drafter
  • Engineering technical officer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Engineering estimator
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Engineering project officer
  • Paraprofessional engineer
  • Automation technician
  • Materials technician
  • Technician

Graduates are most suited to paraprofessional design work. Graduates find work within the automotive, aviation, food and mining sectors along with the manufacturing and the fabrication sectors. Commonly these industry sectors seek graduates to work in research and development of new components, processes and systems. Additionally, many graduates will also supervise teams and manage business projects and therefore be responsible for reporting, estimating and scheduling related activities.

Opportunities exist in branching into numerous specialised related fields such as;

  • hydraulic and pneumatic power
  • robotics and automation
  • drafting, fabrication
  • environmental sustainability
  • ergonomics
  • work safety
  • teaching.

Graduates also have opportunities to further their education through existing pathways into an Advanced Diploma of Engineering and into Higher Education - FedUni Bachelor of Engineering.

Credit for prior study or work

If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.