Skip to content
careertips

HomeCoursesEngineeringAdvanced Diploma of Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

This advanced diploma prepares you for para-professional and advanced technician work, the layer between the trades and the engineers, across areas such as mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, drafting and air-conditioning.

  • Duration: 1 year
  • Study mode: Online and on campus
  • Course code: MEM60122

Where you can study this course

Where
Study mode

  • TAFE NSW

    Visit course page → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    Ultimo
    Duration
    1 year
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • RMIT University

    Visit provider website → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    15 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Students often find organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, while some praise the facilities and campus and student support.

  • TAFE Queensland

    Visit course page → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    3 campuses
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus with some online
    Full fee
    $27,030
    Eligible students: subsidised from $21,900, concession $20,370

    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

  • North Metropolitan TAFE

    Visit provider website → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    16 campuses
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching, with some students finding the organisation and admin frustrating and a number unhappy with the course content.

  • South Metropolitan TAFE

    Visit course page → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    2 campuses
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    Not stated by provider

    What students say

    Students often rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on both teaching and campus facilities. Some also found student support frustrating to access.

  • TAFE International Western Australia

    Visit provider website → (opens in a new tab)
    Campuses
    TAFE International Western Australia
    Duration
    Not yet checked
    Study mode
    Not yet checked
    Full fee
    Not yet checked

    What students say

    Many students value the student support they receive, though a number found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on communication.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

Set your location

Enter your postcode to see the providers closest to you first.

We use your postcode to sort providers by distance and to understand where people are looking to study. See our privacy policy.

Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
  • 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. Check local regulations.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in how things are built and work
  • a methodical approach to solving problems
  • comfort with numbers and calculations
  • willingness to keep learning new technical skills

What will you learn?

You build both the theory and the hands-on technical skills, choosing to specialise in one discipline or keep your study broad across several. The core units cover the fundamentals that apply everywhere: engineering maths, materials selection, computing tools, sustainable work practices and the documentation that keeps a project moving. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without a prior engineering qualification.

  • Engineering maths
  • Selecting engineering materials
  • Engineering computing and software
  • Technical documentation and reporting
  • Sustainable work practices
  • Organising your own engineering work

Units of competency (7 core)

Everyone completes these core units. Select a unit to see what it covers.

  • Loading the details for MEM16006…

Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).