MEM50222 Diploma of engineering – Technical

ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTS FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING

• An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits.
• Students must be employed in a role that enables them access to appropriate workplace tasks.
• AIE will confirm the suitability of the learner's employment prior to commencement.
• The RTO has funding contracts in VIC, SA and NSW. Please contact the RTO for eligibility requirements for each state to see if you are eligible for funding. 

PRE-REQUISITES (ENTRY REQUIREMENTS)

All students must undertake a LL&N assessment as part of the enrollment process. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed relevant qualifications.

HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED?

The assessments include theory and practical tasks and will be clearly documented in the assessment documents. Assessments will include tasks such as written questions, practical demonstrations and workplace evidence reports.

DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS

• This program is to be delivered through facilitated online training sessions occurring fortnightly (2 hours) and practical skills training will occur through a minimum of 3-4 face to face visits at the student's workplace.
• For practical components/ skills, the Trainer will coordinate with the employer to ensure access to suitable environments for practical training to occur.
• Learners will also be supplied with Learner Guides for each unit delivered and will work through the learning activities during self-study time. Learning activities will give learners the opportunity to practice and prepare for assessments.
• Learners will have the opportunity to apply and test their new knowledge and skills through their employment and on-the-job training within their business.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students need to complete Twenty (20) units of competency, consisting of:

• 5 Core units
• 15 Elective units

Core Units: 

Elective Units – Group A

Elective Units – Group B

Please note:

*The above units have listed pre-requisite units that are listed within the Training Package and the AIE Engineering Qualifications Overview. All elective units are included and accounted for within the unit selection and order of delivery.

WHAT IS THE COURSE DURATION?

• This course has been designed to be delivered over 2 years in apprenticeship contract.
• This course also looks at the competence of the apprentice during the training.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS COURSE COST?

Cost for eligible students - Government Subsidised Place:

• Tuition Fee: $4,125.00
• Materials and Equipment Fees: $390.00
• Total Fees: $4,515.00

Tuition fee for the government subsidised fee is indicative to individual student circumstances.

Cost for Ineligible Students (Fee for service):

• Tuition Fees - $11,625.00
• Materials and Equipment Fees - $390.00
• Total Fees: $12,015.00

#Fees have been calculated on 750 hrs

RPL PROCESS

Our expert team will carefully assess your experience including past qualifications, relevant skills, and industry knowledge. Information about your knowledge and experience will be aligned to the relevant components of the qualification. You will receive recognition for the units or modules in which you have demonstrated either competency or similarity of learning outcomes, and you will only need to complete any remaining units to receive the qualification.

RPL COSTS

The cost for RPL in a VET course will vary depending on the number of units of competency you successfully gain recognition for, the fee structure of the course and any assessment or training required. You will be provided with an approximate cost for your unique situation when you apply.

APPLYING FOR RPL

To apply for RPL simply submit an enquiry so we can provide you with the appropriate application form. Along with this form you will also need to supply any relevant documentation that supports your application including existing qualifications and evidence of your previous roles.

CREDIT TRANSFER

• Australian Institute Of Engineering as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
• Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
• In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for credit transfer Form available from AIE campus, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from AIE Website.
• Your completed Application for credit transfer form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to AIE either in person or by email. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACCESS GOVERNMENT FUNDED SUBSIDED FUNDING

AIE encourages all, students to look at apprenticeship as a career option. Further information can be obtained by talking to our friendly staff.

HOW DO I ENROL?

Our expert team will assist you with the steps to enrol to undertake training in this qualification.