Push the boundaries of mechanical engineering

Secure your career in mechanical design engineering and manufacturing automation with a solid understanding of mechanical equipment and systems:

  • manufacture
  • maintenance
  • modification
  • installation


Get the skills to start in engineering or upgrade existing qualifications with Skills Recognition.

Based at the Heidelberg campus, the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Manufacturing) offers students the opportunity to specialise in either:

Mechanical Design

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mechanical machines
  • Mechanical engineering systems
  • Science of materials
  • Drafting


Manufacturing Automation

  • Robotics
  • Computer controlled machinery
  • Fluid power - Pneumatics & Hydraulics
  • Mechanics

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: 21622VIC
  • CRICOS Code: 057890A

Campus: Heidelberg

Duration

Full-time: 2 years
600 hours after completion of the first year (Diploma of Engineering Technology)

Part-time: 1200 hours.
Part-time not available to International Students

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Completion of the Advanced Diploma may allow up to two years credit in a university degree program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of these courses may gain employment in a range of industries covering special purpose machinery, material handling, drug, food & beverage production, automotive, petro-chemical, transport, pumps, fluid power, aerospace, construction, building services, air conditioning, stainless steel fabrication and aluminium fabrication.

The majority of NMIT engineering graduates find employment in the manufacturing industry.

Entrance Requirements

Local Students:

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Manufacturing) Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Students may need to undertake a bridging program comprising mathematics, communication and science. Tradespeople who have completed their Certificate in Engineering may need to complete additional modules not included in their trade. Some Post trade Certificate IV training can be credited toward the first 600 hours training requirement of the Advanced Diploma.

International Students:

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) with passes in Mathematics and Physics OR relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including: Assignments, tests, practical exercises, class participation.

Materials

scientific calculator text books safety clothing.

Fees

Local Fees:

Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000


International Fees:

A$10200 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.


More Information

Phone: 03 9269 8671

Web: Enquiry Form

Department: Mechanical Manufacturing

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:68441/68444

You must also complete a supplementary application form.

Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.

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Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.

International Students

Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Hours
AUM5301A Produce drawings manually 40
BSBCMN419A Manage projects 60
BSBPM404A Apply quality management techniques 40
BSBPM406A Apply communication management techniques 40
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages 60
MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 10
MEM18.1AB Use hand tools 20
MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held 20
MTMPS5603A Develop, manage and maintain quality systems 100
VBN769 Perform basic machining processes 40
VBN770 Apply basic fabrication techniques 40
VBN773 Produce basic engineering sketches and drawing 20
VBN778 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining 60
VBN779 Perform cutting, grinding and turning operations 60
VBP228 Apply mathematical solutions to engineering problems 80
VBP229 Apply statistical methods for quality control and reliability 40
VBP230 Apply scientific principles to engineering problems 60
VBP231 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems 40
VBP232 Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems 60
VBP234 Apply calculus to engineering problems 40
VBP235 Use 2d computer aided drafting systems 80
VBP236 Use advanced 2d and 3d computer aided drafting techniques 80
VBP237 Use computer based solid modelling techniques 80
VBP238 Annotate and create assemblies using solid models 80
VBP239 Create and modify surfaces for simple consumer products 80
VBP240 Use extended features of cad 40
VBP241 Manage cad systems 40
VBP245 Select and apply lubrication principles 40
VBP246 Select and maintain bearing and rotary shaft assemblies 40
VBP250 Set up manufacturing processes for engineering applications 40
VBP263 Implement basic materials science principles to engineering applications 40
VBP264 Implement advanced materials science principles to engineering applications 60
VBP265 Plan for implementation of mechanical drive systems 60
VBP266 Apply fluid mechanics principles to mechanical engineering 80
VBP267 Set up fluid powered controlled engineering systems 80
VBP269 Apply hydraulic principles in engineering 60
VBP270 Apply pneumatic principles in engineering 60
VBP273 Perform vibration measurement and control 60
VBP274 Design mechanical engineering systems 60
VBP275 Program, operate and select a robotics system 60
VBP276 Plan and manage robotics system 60
VBP277 Apply thermodynamic principles in engineering 80
VBP278 Design mechanical machines 80
VBP282 Apply environmental issues to engineering projects 40
VBP283 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures 40