This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing
and associated industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of technical engineering discipline areas including
mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning, engineering drafting and
refrigeration and air conditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries. The qualification provides the opportunity
to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work
and learning.
This qualification should not be used for VET in Schools unless the students are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance
with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory
information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto Advanced Diploma, Bachelor or Graduate Diploma of engineering field.
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include other tradespersons, technicians, engineers and production personnel.
Completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Upon successful completion of all the units of competency in this course, students will be issued MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical testamur and a Record of results. If a student successfully completes some but not all of the units of competency in the course, they will be issued a Statement of attainment indicating the units they have successfully completed.
Students are required to undertake a total of 20 units to complete this course. This comprises 5 core and 15 elective units.
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM22002 | Manage self in the engineering environment |
| MEM30012 | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM16012 | Interpret technical specifications and manuals |
| MEM16014 | Report technical information |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM09203 | Measure and sketch site information |
| MEM09229 | Read and interpret technical engineering drawings |
| MEM09202 | Produce freehand sketches |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16010 | Write reports |
| MEM24022 | Undertake penetrant tests |
| MEM13019 | Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
Assessment methods used include knowledge questions, reports, research activities and practical demonstrations/ observations. Methods also include simulated workplace environments whereby workplace environments and conditions are simulated and student student’s complete tasks to workplace standards.
The course is delivered via face-to-face training and independent study. The following techniques are employed during face-toface delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer demonstrations, power point presentations, individual tasks, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and student's complete tasks to workplace standards.
Students also undertake independent study and assessment activities in addition to scheduled classes. Examples of activities include undertaking homework set by trainers, research, reading, practicing applying knowledge and skills learnt in class, and preparing for and undertaking out of class assessment tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning. You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for part or all your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning.
You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement.
Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details.
To gain entry to this course, students should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. This entry requirement includes applicants demonstrating an mminimum of IELTS 5.5 in each component.
Applicants for this course should possess numeracy skills of ACSF level 2 and digital literacy skills of level 3. During the enrolment process your numeracy and digital literacy ability is assessed to ensure you can address course requirements
Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student pre-enrolment. Students must supply their own safety shoes with protective toe caps.
To ensure applicants are placed in a suitable course with an appropriate training and assessment strategy, we review applicants existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. You will be asked to complete this Pre-Training Review form during the enrolment process by providing details of your existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications that are relevant to the course being applied for. This includes an assessment of your numeracy and digital literacy skills. This process helps us determine the most suitable course for you and identify any learning needs you may have and whether we can appropriate support these. Gippsland Institute of Technology will then review this information and respond to you with the outcome of the review.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto Advanced Diploma, Bachelor or Graduate Diploma of engineering field.
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include other tradespersons, technicians, engineers and production personnel.
Completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
This course is offered over two different durations:
52 weeks including holidays. This includes 46 weeks of term time and 6 weeks’ holidays. Term time consists of two 12-week terms
and two 11- week terms. Holiday periods include one 2-week Christmas holiday and one two week and two 1- week term holidays.
Course fee details are available on :
https://git.vic.edu.au/fees.aspx