This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required to undertake high level supervisory technician and technical officer work across a range of discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) in manufacturing and engineering. The qualification provides the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work and learning.
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 not available for this course.
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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 not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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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.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
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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 |
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| Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability | Core |
| Integrate engineering technologies | Core |
| Maintain and apply technical and engineering skills | Core |
| Analyse and refine improvement systems | Elective |
| Analyse data to determine organisational learning | Elective |
| Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms | Elective |
| Apply advanced calculus to technology problems | Elective |
| Apply advanced mathematics to technology problems | Elective |
| Apply calculus to engineering tasks | Elective |
| Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management | Elective |
| Apply differential equations to technology problems | Elective |
| Apply engineering mechanics principles | Elective |
| Apply finite element analysis in engineering design | Elective |
| Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering | Elective |
| Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications | Elective |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
| Apply numerical methods to technology problems | Elective |
| Apply production and service control techniques | Elective |
| Apply statistics to technology problems | Elective |
| Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management | Elective |
| Apply technical mathematics | Elective |
| Build internal relationships to support competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | Elective |
| Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
| Contribute to organisational performance development | Elective |
| Coordinate small lot manufacture using rapid manufacture processes | Elective |
| Design a process layout | Elective |
| Design a robotic system | Elective |
| Design computer-integrated manufacturing systems | Elective |
| Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems | Elective |
| Design fluid power systems | Elective |
| Design for engineering-related noise and vibration mitigation | Elective |
| Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration control systems | Elective |
| Design hydrodynamic pumping systems | Elective |
| Design hydronic heat exchanger systems | Elective |
| Design integrated maintenance management systems | Elective |
| Design machines and ancillary equipment | Elective |
| Design microcontroller applications | Elective |
| Design plant using computer simulations | Elective |
| Design programmable logic controller applications | Elective |
| Design refrigeration systems | Elective |
| Develop a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Develop and coordinate engineering-related contingency plans | Elective |
| Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | Elective |
| Develop best practice model for future state operations | Elective |
| Develop competitive systems and practices for operational objectives | Elective |
| Develop knowledge systems and learning processes for an organisation | Elective |
| Develop problem solving capability of an organisation | Elective |
| Develop quick changeover procedures | Elective |
| Develop the competitive systems and practices approach | Elective |
| Develop the value stream | Elective |
| Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures | Elective |
| Evaluate and select thermodynamic systems or subsystems | Elective |
| Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems | Elective |
| Evaluate continuous improvement processes | Elective |
| Evaluate fluid power systems | Elective |
| Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components | Elective |
| Evaluate maintenance systems | Elective |
| Evaluate manufacturing processes | Elective |
| Evaluate microcontroller applications | Elective |
| Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications | Elective |
| Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components | Elective |
| Facilitate improvements in the internal value stream | Elective |
| Implement and optimise levelled pull system | Elective |
| Improve visual management in the workplace | Elective |
| Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task | Elective |
| Interact with computing technology | Elective |
| Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications | Elective |
| Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem | Elective |
| Lead engineering-related quality operations in an organisation | Elective |
| Manage benchmarking studies | Elective |
| Manage fluid power-related technologies in an organisation | Elective |
| Manage heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems or projects | Elective |
| Manage installation, commissioning or modification of machines and equipment | Elective |
| Manage workplace learning | Elective |
| Measure and analyse noise and vibration | Elective |
| Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities | Elective |
| Plan and design engineering-related manufacturing processes | Elective |
| Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations | Elective |
| Plan and manage materials supply for an engineering project or manufacturing operation | Elective |
| Prepare for and implement change | Elective |
| Produce and manage technical documentation | Elective |
| Produce and manage technical publications | Elective |
| Provide specialised technical and engineering guidance to other technical employees | Elective |
| Qualitatively review and improve process changes | Elective |
| Quantitatively analyse impact of process changes | Elective |
| Respond to a major non-conformance | Elective |
| Review continuous improvement processes | Elective |
| Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests | Elective |
| Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests | Elective |
| Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications | Elective |
| Select mechanical machine and equipment components | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
Training providers delivering Graduate Diploma of Engineering
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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Australian Institute of Engineering (RTO code 45356)
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Global Development College Pty Ltd (RTO code 46191)
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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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O'Halloran Fire & Medical Pty Ltd (RTO code 91539)
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Project Management Vision Pty Ltd (RTO code 52698)
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SYDNEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (RTO code 90438)
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The Lions Institute Pty Ltd (RTO code 45443)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.