INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Engineering - Technical

CRICOS Code: 099491B
National Code: MEM50212

2024

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. And once you complete your Diploma, we can help you with a clear pathway to an associate degree and on to university. Be yourself with TAFE SA. Please see under Additional Information below computer requirements to study this course.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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52 weeks

40 weeks

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Regency Park

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

20 hours per week

Full Time

January, July

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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.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 with Year 12 Maths or overseas equivalent.
Students without Year 12 Maths will be required to complete Certificate III in Engineering - Technical as a prerequisite to this course.

Course Notes

Within 2 weeks of commencement, students will need to purchase a laptop and a 2nd screen to enable practice at home/on campus. TAFE SA will provide any compulsory software.
Minimum requirements:
• Windows 10 or later
• Minimum 16 GB RAM
• Minimum 12th Gen Intel I5 or AMD 6000 Series Ryzen 5
• Minimum 250 GB hard drive
• Apple Macs and mobile devices are not suitable

These computing requirements would cost approximately $1500-$2000 and can be purchased online or in store. TAFE SA loaned laptops are unavailable after 5pm and do not have the compulsory software for this course. More specific details will be provided at or after commencement.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $9640

AUD $2500^*

Semester 2

AUD $9640

Fee Totals

AUD $19280

AUD $2500^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $21780

* International students will be required to purchase text books, steel cap boots and a high-visibility vest, sometimes known as hi-vis or hi-viz, that has highly reflective properties. They will also need to purchase long sleeved tops and long trousers. The approximate cost of these items is between $A200-$A500. The computing requirements (outlined in the course notes) would cost approximately $1500-$2000 and can be purchased online or in store. More specific details will be provided after commencement.

Note: TAFE SA course fees are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

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 (MEM50212)
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.

93%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2021 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	Subject Code	National Code
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	40	HXGS	MEM30012A
Interact with computing technology	20	HXED	MEM16008A
Organise and communicate information	20	HXEB	MEM16006A
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	30	GNET	MSAENV272A
Select common engineering materials	40	HXHX	MEM30007A

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply Engineering mechanic principles	60	MABXK	MEM23109A
Apply technical mathematics	80	MAAXA	MEM23004A
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures	40	HXMR	MEM30005A
Calculate stresses in simple structures	40	HXMS	MEM30006A
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system	80	MABXG	MEM09221A
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system	80	MAAFD	MEM09210A
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures	20	EAAFG	UEENEEE117A
Interpret technical drawing	40	HXDF	MEM09002B
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements	40	MAABM	MEM30031A
Perform computations	30	HXDT	MEM12024A
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	6	CABTW	CPCCWHS1001
Produce basic engineering detail drawings	80	MAABW	MEM09204A
Report technical information	20	HXFH	MEM16014A
Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities	40	EAAKX	UEENEEE114A
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations	20	HXEX	MEM12025A

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

University	University Course	Total Units in Uni Course	Credits Granted	Guaranteed Admission	Details
	Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)	72	4.5	Yes
	Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Site Management)	72	4.5	Yes

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.