Diploma of Manufacturing Technology (Structural Steel Detail)

Where this course may lead

This course is designed for metal tradespeople who want to advance their skills or change career direction into the drafting field. This course is for you if you are interested in large construction projects such as bridges and buildings. You become part of a team that guides an engineering project from the design stage to the completion of construction.

You may continue your studies into engineering-related courses at university.

What you learn

Structural steel drafting training will prepare you to work on structural steel engineering projects, including road and rail bridges, buildings, and civil engineering projects that require steel work.

You will learn how to create technical drawings using manual and computer-aided design (CAD) technology, and how to select the materials you need to use.

Delivery method and course duration

This course is delivered part-time over three years at times that are convenient for people who work full-time.

Entry requirements

You must be a tradesperson to enrol in this course.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following methods:

• You will be assessed through observation (simulation), assignments, and tests.

Your teachers will provide you with more information about specific requirements at the start of each unit of study, and will help you with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an AQF qualification.

Related courses

• 21622VIC - Advanced Diploma Of Engineering Technology

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Information session

A course information and enrolment session will be held. Please contact the department for further information.

Fees and charges

How to apply

Please apply direct to the department.

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