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Overview
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of technical engineering discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning, engineering drafting and refrigeration and air conditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work and learning.
This qualification should not be used for VET in Schools unless the students are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.
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. Local regulations should be checked.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
3 years - Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
|---|---|
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Core |
| Interact with computing technology | Core |
| Manage self in the engineering environment | Core |
| Organise and communicate information | Core |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| Analyse a simple electrical system circuit | Elective |
| Analyse and improve manual handling processes | Elective |
| Analyse and map a value stream | Elective |
| Analyse and service HVACR systems | Elective |
| Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy | Elective |
| Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications | Elective |
| Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering | Elective |
| Apply basic engineering design concepts | Elective |
| Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste | Elective |
| Apply basic knowledge of casting operations | Elective |
| Apply calculus to engineering tasks | Elective |
| Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs | Elective |
| Apply energy management principles | Elective |
| Apply engineering mechanics principles | Elective |
| Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering | Elective |
| Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications | Elective |
| Apply manufactured product design techniques | Elective |
| Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques | Elective |
| Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques | Elective |
| Apply metallurgical principles | Elective |
| Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology | Elective |
| Apply statistics to operational processes | Elective |
| Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings | Elective |
| Apply technical mathematics | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Elective |
| Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Assist in sales of technical products | Elective |
| Assist in the analysis of a supply chain | Elective |
| Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout | Elective |
| Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations | Elective |
| Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | Elective |
| Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
| Calibrate measuring equipment | Elective |
| Commission and optimise performance of HVACR systems | Elective |
| Conduct product and/or process capability studies | Elective |
| Contribute to improvements in competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems | Elective |
| Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development | Elective |
| Coordinate engineering projects | Elective |
| Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations | Elective |
| Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation | Elective |
| Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services | Elective |
| Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system | Elective |
| Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system | Elective |
| Design a basic single zone duct distribution system | Elective |
| Detail ancillary steelwork | Elective |
| Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings | Elective |
| Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections | Elective |
| Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings | Elective |
| Detail standardised structural connections | Elective |
| Detail structural steel members | Elective |
| Determine operational parameters for building HVAC hydronic systems | Elective |
| Determine psychrometric processes and system performance | Elective |
| Develop a Just in Time system | Elective |
| Develop a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project | Elective |
| Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Develop competitive systems and practices for operational objectives | Elective |
| Develop energy management solutions | Elective |
| Develop quick changeover procedures | Elective |
| Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements | Elective |
| Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation | Elective |
| Ensure process improvements are sustained | Elective |
| Establish data collection and processing protocols | Elective |
| Establish procedures for non-destructive tests | Elective |
| Establish structural steel detailing project arrangements | Elective |
| Exercise external quality assurance | Elective |
| Facilitate a Just in Time system | Elective |
| Facilitate and improve 5S | Elective |
| Facilitate change in a competitive systems and practices environment | Elective |
| Facilitate the development of a new product | Elective |
| Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | Elective |
| Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Improve cost factors in work practices | Elective |
| Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task | Elective |
| Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task | Elective |
| Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task | Elective |
| Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task | Elective |
| Interpret and maintain or restore original drawings | Elective |
| Interpret and produce curved 3D shapes and patterns | Elective |
| Interpret basic binary phase diagrams | Elective |
| Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing | Elective |
| Interpret technical drawing | Elective |
| Interpret technical specifications and manuals | Elective |
| Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications | Elective |
| Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures | Elective |
| Manage 5S system in an organisation | Elective |
| Manage a value stream | Elective |
| Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations | Elective |
| Manage workplace learning | Elective |
| Measure and sketch site information | Elective |
| Mistake proof a process | Elective |
| Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes | Elective |
| Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes | Elective |
| Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations | Elective |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| Optimise process costs | Elective |
| Participate in drafting projects for building services | Elective |
| Participate in quality assurance techniques | Elective |
| Perform advanced engineering detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform advanced statistical quality control | Elective |
| Perform basic statistical quality control | Elective |
| Perform civil drafting | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Perform engineering measurements | Elective |
| Perform inspection | Elective |
| Perform laboratory procedures | Elective |
| Perform mechanical engineering design drafting | Elective |
| Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting | Elective |
| Perform precision mechanical measurement | Elective |
| Plan work activities | Elective |
| Plan, implement and monitor energy management | Elective |
| Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product | Elective |
| Prepare a simple production schedule | Elective |
| Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers | Elective |
| Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products | Elective |
| Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) | Elective |
| Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) | Elective |
| Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce basic engineering detail drawings | Elective |
| Produce basic engineering drawings | Elective |
| Produce building information modelling for building design projects | Elective |
| Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections | Elective |
| Produce drawings for mechanical services | Elective |
| Produce drawings for reticulated services | Elective |
| Produce drawings or models for industrial piping | Elective |
| Produce electrical schematic drawings | Elective |
| Produce freehand sketches | Elective |
| Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems | Elective |
| Provide advanced customer service | Elective |
| Read and interpret technical engineering drawings | Elective |
| Recommend ferrous and nonferrous metals or alloys for an application | Elective |
| Report technical information | Elective |
| Schedule material deliveries | Elective |
| Select and control inspection processes and procedures | Elective |
| Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests | Elective |
| Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests | Elective |
| Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits | Elective |
| Select common engineering materials | Elective |
| Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications | Elective |
| Select metal forming process | Elective |
| Select metal joining process | Elective |
| Set up basic hydraulic circuits | Elective |
| Set up basic pneumatic circuits | Elective |
| Source and estimate engineering materials requirements | Elective |
| Supervise detail drafting projects | Elective |
| Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment | Elective |
| Test the mechanical properties of materials | Elective |
| Undertake analysis of cost and waste in terms of customer value | Elective |
| Undertake basic eddy current tests | Elective |
| Undertake basic magnetic particle tests | Elective |
| Undertake basic penetrant tests | Elective |
| Undertake basic process planning | Elective |
| Undertake basic process planning | Elective |
| Undertake basic radiographic tests | Elective |
| Undertake eddy current tests | Elective |
| Undertake magnetic particle tests | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Undertake penetrant tests | Elective |
| Undertake proactive maintenance analyses | Elective |
| Undertake process capability improvements | Elective |
| Undertake production scheduling | Elective |
| Undertake radiographic tests | Elective |
| Undertake root cause analysis | Elective |
| Undertake supervised procurement activities | Elective |
| Undertake ultrasonic tests | Elective |
| Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests | Elective |
| Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace | Elective |
| Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools | Elective |
| Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models | Elective |
| Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | Elective |
| Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | Elective |
| Use hand tools | Elective |
| Use planning software systems in operations | Elective |
| Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing | Elective |
| Use SCADA systems in operations | Elective |
| Use structured problem-solving tools | Elective |
| Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability | Elective |
| Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
| Work safely with ionizing radiation | Elective |
| Write reports | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Engineering - Technical sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Architectural Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312111
Prepare drawings and plans that precisely communicate the concepts of an architect.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Building Associate
ANZSCO 312112
Building Associates supervise construction sites, and organise and coordinate the material and human resources required.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Building Inspector
ANZSCO 312113
Building Inspectors inspect buildings to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and advise on building requirements.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Construction Estimator
ANZSCO 312114
Construction Estimators prepare and deliver estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Plumbing Inspector
ANZSCO 312115
Plumbing Inspectors inspect plumbing work to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Surveying and Spatial Science Technician
ANZSCO 312116
Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians collect, record and evaluate spatial information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Other Architectural, Building and Surveying Technician
ANZSCO 312199
Other Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians includes jobs like Roof Truss Detailer, and Structural Steel Detailer.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312211
Civil Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Civil Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312212
Civil Engineering Technicians conduct tests of construction materials, prepare sketches and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312311
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electrical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312312
Electrical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electrical systems, prepare charts and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312411
Electronic Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electronic Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312412
Electronic Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble circuitry in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312511
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Mechanical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312512
Mechanical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of mechanical systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble and install mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Safety Inspector
ANZSCO 312611
Safety Inspectors inspect machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations, in relation to occupational health and safety.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Maintenance Planner
ANZSCO 312911
Maintenance Planners develop maintenance planning strategies, and schedule, coordinate and monitor the maintenance of all plant equipment.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Metallurgical and Materials Technician
ANZSCO 312912
Metallurgical or Materials Technicians test materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Mine Deputy
ANZSCO 312913
Mine Deputies oversee the safety of mining operations and supervise Miners.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electroplater
ANZSCO 322112
Electroplaters control plating processes and maintain solutions used to coat metal articles and other parts with non-ferrous metals.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Fabricator
ANZSCO 322311
Metal Fabricators mark off and fabricate structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Pressure Welder
ANZSCO 322312
Pressure Welders assemble, weld and repair pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Welder (First Class)
ANZSCO 322313
Welders (First Class) fabricate and repair metal products using various welding techniques.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
ANZSCO 323111
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) inspect, test, align, repair and install aircraft electrical and avionic system components.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
ANZSCO 323112
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Mechanical) inspect, test, repair and install aircraft hydromechanical and flight system components and aircraft engines, subassemblies and components.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
ANZSCO 323113
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Structures) inspect, dismantle and reassemble aircraft structures, and repair and replace components of aircraft frames.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter (General)
ANZSCO 323211
Fitters (General) fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter and Turner
ANZSCO 323212
Fitters and Turners fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter-Welder
ANZSCO 323213
Fitter-Welders fit, assemble and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Machinist (First Class)
ANZSCO 323214
Metal Machinists (First Class) set up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
ANZSCO 323215
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanics set up, adjust and maintain industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Metal Fitter and Machinist
ANZSCO 323299
Other Metal Fitters and Machinists includes jobs like Printing Engineer.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Engraver
ANZSCO 323311
Engravers inscribe letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Gunsmith
ANZSCO 323312
Gunsmiths modify, service and repair rifles, revolvers and other firearms.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Locksmith
ANZSCO 323313
Locksmiths install and maintain locks and related security devices and systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 323314
Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers assemble, calibrate, install and overhaul mechanical precision instruments and equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Saw Doctor
ANZSCO 323315
Saw Doctors repair, set and sharpen blades for circular, band and other saws.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 323316
Watch and Clock Makers and Repairers make, repair, clean and adjust watches and clocks.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Engineering Patternmaker
ANZSCO 323411
Engineering Patternmakers construct full-size engineering models usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling and tooling for the automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Toolmaker
ANZSCO 323412
Toolmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances, for machine tools and other production machinery.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Wood Machinist
ANZSCO 394213
Wood Machinists cut, plane, turn, shape and sand wood stock to specifications.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Wood Machinist and Wood Trades Worker
ANZSCO 394299
Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers includes jobs like Cane Furniture Maker, Cooper, and Wood Model Maker.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Diploma of Engineering - Technical
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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Australian Institute of Advanced Studies (RTO code 40730)
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APT Specialist Hydraulics and Training (RTO code 91637)
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Australian Institute of Engineering (RTO code 45356)
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Australian Institute of Work-Integrated Education and Research Pty Ltd (RTO code 46175)
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Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd (RTO code 45879)
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Baxter Institute (RTO code 7030)
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BEAUTY THERAPY TRAINING AUSTRALIA (RTO code 31748)
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Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (RTO code 30100)
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KOALA ENGLISH COLLEGE (RTO code 46048)
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MEO TRAINING (RTO code 45715)
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Outsource Institute (AUS) (RTO code 31560)
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SITE INSTITUTE PTY LTD (RTO code 32479)
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