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Diploma of Engineering - Technical
This diploma prepares you for technician-level work in engineering and manufacturing, supporting engineers and tradespeople on the shop floor.
- Duration: 1 year to 2 years
- Study mode: Online and on campus
- Course code: MEM50222
Where you can study this course
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- 1 year to 2 years
- Study mode
- Varies by 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.
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Swinburne University of Technology
- Campuses
- 8 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students praise the facilities and campus, while some criticise organisation and admin for being frustrating, and opinions are mixed on course content. A number also mention student support and teaching positively or negatively.
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RMIT University
- 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.
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TAFE Queensland
- Campuses
- 3 campuses
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- On campus with some online
- Full fee
- $18,020
- Eligible students: subsidised from $13,820, concession $12,560
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.
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the trainers, teaching, facilities and campus highly, though some found the organisation, admin and communication frustrating; opinions are mixed on facilities and campus.
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The Gordon
- Campuses
- East Geelong Campus
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Not stated by provider
- Full fee
- $12,567
- Eligible students: subsidised from $5,651
What students say
Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with the student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and course content.
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Federation University Australia
- Campuses
- 23 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and some say student support and communication fall short. Others value the facilities, trainers and course content.
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North Metropolitan TAFE
- Campuses
- East Perth
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not stated by provider
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.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
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.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in how things are made and work
- a careful approach to drawings and numbers
- comfort using computers for technical tasks
- good communication skills for working with a team
What will you learn?
You learn to read and produce technical drawings, apply maths to real manufacturing problems, use engineering software, and organise information so a job can be built to specification. The same skills apply across mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, drafting and air conditioning work, so you can specialise in one discipline or keep your training broad. No prior qualification is needed to enrol.
- Reading technical drawings
- Engineering maths and calculations
- Using engineering software
- Organising technical information
- Sustainable work practices
- Working in engineering teams
Units of competency (5 core)
Everyone completes these core units. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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