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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology ( specialising in mechanical units)

A21622VICM  057365M



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Fee*
2 Year/s Hawthorn (Term 1, Term 3) A$13,750 (annual for 2012) (In addition to the tuition fees for the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, the following materials fees are payable – Robotics Stream: A$346 (A$290 in first year, A$56 in second year), or Mechanical Stream: A$180 (A$150 in first year and A$30 in second year). or Civil stream: $440 (A$290 in first year and A$150 in second year ). Material fees are subject to change on an annual basis.) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This stream specialises in mechanical units, equipping you for a career in manufacturing and mechanical control engineering. The course also provides para-professional-level training for the mechanical and manufacturing industry, with a major emphasis on automation systems, as well as structural engineering applications.
 
(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and cannot take this course part-time.)

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The course is structured to deliver the competencies, knowledge and skills required by the Engineering Industries. Advanced mathematics is offered in conjuction with the second year of the Advanced Diploma to facilitate articulation into the degree programs.

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Common units

VBN768 Develop career plans for the engineering industry

VBN769 Perform basic machining processes

MEM2.11C5A Research and prepare presentations and reports
Apply electrotechnology principles (VBN771)
Perform computation (MEM12024A)
 
Mechanical stream units

MEM18.2B Use power and hand held tools

Interpret technical drawings (MEM09002B)

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Major study areas:
  • Computer-aided drafting and modelling
  • Industrial controllers with PLCs
  • Robotics
  • Mechatronics
  • Process control with Industry standard graphical programming
  • Workplace communication skills
  • Industry-based engineering projects
     

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Middle-level employment in the engineering field, in such positions as technical support staff for professional staff in the industry. The Mechanical Engineering stream will allow you to work as a tool designer, drafting technician, production supervisor, production planner, production controller, estimator, or plant and equipment sales technical officer.

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While enrolled in this course students receive free membership to Engineers Australia. Upon successful completion, candidates are eligible to apply for associate membership of Engineers Australia.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 5: Pathways -60%) OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent including Mathematics (any).

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To assess whether you are eligible for entry to Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/isu/prospective/entry_requirements/index-req.html

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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