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Diploma of Engineering - Technical


 National Code: MEM50222
 TAFE SA Code: TP01408Fee Free


2026 start

Description

Learn the skills you need to work in engineering design with this Diploma. Become a CAD draftsperson, maintenance and service technician, civil, mechanical or mechatronics technician, or engineering technologist. Pursue your career in a diverse range of fields including design consultancies, the high-tech defence industry, in manufacturing, local and state government, oil and gas, transport, and construction services organisations. Your study at TAFE SA has a focus on translating complex theoretical concepts into real world engineering applications. Learn how to solve engineering problems and find the best solutions for the job. Completion of this Diploma can lead to further study in an Associate Degree in Engineering at TAFE SA and onto university. This is a common and recommended pathway for students, and we can help you explore these options.

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2 years 

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Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

852372

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day & Evening Day & Evening
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)

  • Please note the following class type options.
    In the first semester of study, students may choose either daytime or evening classes.
    Students must select one option and cannot change between options during the semester.
  • Semesters 2, 3 & 4 are offered as evening classes only.
    Class times for these semesters are 4:30PM-9:30PM
  • During the first week of this course, you will be required to complete a compulsory prerequisite unit MEM13015.
    Attendance during this week is essential and if missed, students will not be able to commence study in this course.
    If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your course counsellor at the time of your Information and Enrolment Event.
    This session is compulsory and your timetable will be provided to you during the event.
    There is a second prerequisite unit MEM12023 to be completed later during your studies, this is another compulsory attendance block.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Please see under Additional Resources for the computer requirements to study this course.

Fees

Total Fees for the 2 year course
Fee Free TAFE
$0
Subsidised
$4,385 - $6,426
Concession
$3,341 - $4,896
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free places are limited and eligibility criteria applies. If all Fee Free TAFE places are filled, you may be offered a subsidised place instead.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$14,755 - $21,624

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Possible job roles include CAD draftsperson, Maintenance/Service Technician, Civil/Mechanical/Mechatronics Technician, Engineering Technologist. These job roles are found in design offices/consultancies, defence industry, manufacturing, local and state government, oil and gas, transport and construction services organisations.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50222)
    This course is designed for those wanting to work as an engineering technician, carrying out tasks such as engineering design and quality control/assurance monitoring. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 15 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 40
    Interact with computing technology 20
    Manage self in the engineering environment 40
    Organise and communicate information 20
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply engineering mechanics principles 60
    Apply technical mathematics 80
    Calculate force systems within simple beam structures 40
    Calculate stresses in simple structures 40
    Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system 80
    Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system 80
    Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40
    Perform computations 30
    Perform engineering measurements 30
    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6
    Read and interpret technical engineering drawings 40
    Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests 60
    Select common engineering materials 40
    Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 20
    Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 40

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