MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Redefine your engineering career with this high-level course. Develop the specialised skills and knowledge required to become a mechanical engineering technician or associate. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, mechanical engineering draftspersons and technicians are specialised occupations that have high skill levels and earning potential. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic.
In this course you will gain detailed drafting and design skills, and 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.
Pathways from the qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
- A Nationally Recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
- Fun and flexible delivery of training and assessment by experienced industry trainers and assessors
- The opportunity to choose a career path through recognised qualifications
- Learning of new skills
- Develop your existing skills further, or have your existing skills recognised with a nationally recognised qualification
- Meet new people and gain confidence in your employment skills
Work alone or as part of single and multi-disciplinary teams that includes other para-professionals, professionals, trades and production personnel
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.
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.
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.
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.
Post All units from qualifications.
Students need to complete Thirty (30) units of competency, consisting of:
- 7 Core units
- 23 Elective units
Core Units
| Unit code | Unit title |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM22001 | Perform engineering activities |
| MEM22002 | Manage self in the engineering environment |
| MEM30007 | Select common engineering materials |
| MEM30012 | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM12025 | Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations |
| MEM30032 | Produce basic engineering drawings |
| MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM30031 | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
| MEM30022 | Undertake supervised procurement activities |
| MEM30033 | Use computer-aided design (CAD) system to create and display 3-D models |
| MEM30006 | Calculate stresses in simple structures |
| MEM09157 | Perform mechanical engineering design drafting |
| MEM09158 | Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting |
| MEM09204 | Produce basic engineering detail drawings |
| MEM09205 | Produce electrical schematic drawings |
| MEM14002 | Undertake basic process planning |
| MEM14003 | Undertake production scheduling |
| MEM23004 | Apply technical mathematics |
| MEM23005 | Apply statistics and probability techniques to engineering tasks |
| MEM23006 | Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering |
| MEM23007 | Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
| MEM23008 | Apply advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks |
| MEM23131 | Evaluate rapid prototyping applications |
| MEM23132 | Evaluate rapid manufacturing processes |
| MEM23133 | Evaluate rapid tooling applications |
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.
4 Years in apprenticeship contract.
Course Fees: (Payable by employer &/or apprentice)
Cost for eligible students - Government Subsidised Place:
Tuition Fee: $8635.00
Materials Fee: $1067.60
Total Payable Fees: $9702.60
Cost for Ineligible students:
Tuition Fee: $26,156.20
Materials Fee: $1067.60
Total Payable Fees: $27,223.80
*Fees are calculated with the minimum SCH of 1570 and may change depending on units selected.
(Government incentives payments and wage Subsidies may be available for eligible apprentices.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
AIE encourages all, students to look at apprenticeship as a career option. Further information can be obtained by talking to our friendly staff.
Our expert team will assist you with the steps to enrol to undertake training in this qualification.
To apply and enrol in this course with Australian Institute of Engineering please contact Brett Ambrosio:
Email : bambrosio@auie.edu.au
Contact our friendly team at Australian Institute of Engineering at:
Australian Institute of Engineering
Head Office (Melbourne Campus)
60 Belfast Street,
BROADMEADOWS, VIC 3047
Telephone: +61 3 9302 1296
Email: info@auie.edu.au
"This training is delivered with Commonwealth Government and South Australian Funding."
