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Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

This diploma is for people already working in an engineering trade, whether as an apprentice studying at a higher level or as a qualified tradesperson looking to add depth.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
How you can study
Online
Taught by
11 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how engineering systems work
  • a careful approach to measurements and calculations
  • good communication skills for working in teams
  • a willingness to guide and train others

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 11 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade.

  • Reading technical drawings
  • Engineering measurements
  • Advanced trade calculations
  • Planning and organising work
  • Writing technical reports
  • Workplace safety and sustainability
See all 18 core units

Core units

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

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It is for people already working in an engineering trade, such as apprentices studying at a higher level or qualified tradespersons wanting to add depth. It prepares you for employment as an Advanced Engineering Tradesperson - Level II, and can lead to a role as a Toolmaker. You would work under limited supervision, exercise broad discretion within your responsibility, and provide trade guidance and assistance within a work team.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.