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Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50211)

(Domestic Students)

Activate your career in engineering with the new Diploma of Engineering - Technical due to commence at Sunshine Coast TAFE in 2012. You will gain the skills and qualification needed to work as a technical expert in a wide variety of engineering disciplines. A major area of your studies will focus on the latest Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and 3D modelling software tools. If you are interested in how things work and would like a career developing, presenting and documenting ideas, this is the course for you.

This course is also well suited to those already working in an engineering office or qualified engineering tradespersons looking to further their career ‘off the tools' within their discipline.

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Program

Information :	This course will be run typically over 2.5 days per week during the academic semester. This ensures you are available for work, potentially within an engineering office to gain valuable experience to complement your studies. It is desirable that you have access to a computer for homework, etc however access to all required software is provided.
Career Prospects :	Employment as part of an engineering team within a wide variety disciplines. Major areas of work include CAD draftpersons, estimators, etc.
Entry Requirement :	You must have successfully completed year 12 (or equivalent) with preferrably a sound achievement in maths or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicates likely success in completing the course. Mature age students welcome. Students required to apply through QTAC and also submit an application directly to SCIT.
Assessment Information :	In-class and project based assessment.

Delivery Packages

Delivery Package :		Course Code :	MEM50211
Full Cost :	$2000	Course Capacity :	20 places
Cost Details :	$12 to be paid at time of enrolment for student ID card. Fees are for first 12 months of course only.
Commences :	February	Location :	Nambour Campus 91 Windsor Road, Nambour [Google Map]
Full-time Duration :	18 Months	Part-time Duration :

Enrolment Information

Before You Enrol :

QTAC

For Australian students wishing to study Diploma programs, entry and selection is via Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Applications forms and instructions for applying to QTAC can be obtained by visiting the QTAC website.

Units

MEM16006A	Organise/communicate info
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30001A	CAD - produce basic drawings
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineer graphic
MEM30003A	Detailed engineering drawings
MEM30004A	CAD-create/display 3D models
MEM30005A	Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30006A	Calculate stresses in simple structures
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply math techniques-engineer
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM09004B	Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting
MEM09005B	Basic engineer detail drafting
MEM22002A	Manage self in the engineering environment
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineer drawing
MEM30009A	Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
MEM09141A	Represent mechanical engineering designs
MEM12025A	Graphical techniques and stats
MEM23001A	Advanced math-manufacturing
MSACMT671A	Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices

Additional Information

Austudy	Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian study full-time, you will need contact Centre link Customer Service on 132490.
Skills Recognition	Skills recognition benefits students by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experiences gained at work and in everyday life. Skills Recognition may include one or more of the following processes: Internal Credit (for competencies already achieved in TAFE) External Credit (for achievement of equivalent competencies outside TAFE). If you have received a pass result in the same unit from another organisation and it is part of the program you are enrolling in, you will get unit credits at no charge. Recognition of Prior Learning assessment; formally recognising that you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge as a result of work experience, life experience or previous informal training education (be initiated by written application). For more information please contact our Skills Recognition Officer on 5457 1000 or email - rpl.scit@det.qld.gov.au
Further Study :	This course will become a pathway for further study towards an engineering degree at university.
Information Current :	12/03/2012 Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification. To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details.

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