The Diploma of Engineering Technology is ideal for direct entry of school leavers looking for a pathway to further study, as well as catering for tradespeople and technicians who wish to upskill for entry into para-professional positions The course is designed to qualify graduates as a pathway to university or for employment opportunities at para-professional level in a range of engineering, manufacturing and related industries roles.

This course is specifically designed to cover the skills and knowledge required for employment as a higher level Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) and associated industries, or at equivalent levels in other industries where Engineering Tradespersons work. This course is ideal for tradespeople nearing completion or have completed an apprenticeship, or are experienced in the trade (Fabrication or Fitter and Turner) wanting to broaden their skill set, or move into supervisory roles.

Develop your skills for employment within the fabrication and mechanical engineering industry with this pre-apprenticeship course. With successfully completed units, you may gain credits into an apprenticeship in various mechanical engineering, fabrication and manufacturing careers – including general machining, fabrication and welding. It’s a great way of getting your foot in the door, as it shows not only understanding and skills, but a dedication to your chosen trade area.

As an apprentice fabricator (boilermaker or sheet metal worker), you will learn and develop skills in metal fabrication, pattern development, welding and computers in engineering that are required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Learn valuable skills in a challenging but rewarding career. As an apprentice Fitter and Turner, Maintenance worker, CNC Machinist, this qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Get the training to be able to undertake basic machining under supervision. Skills development involves setting up and machining components in lathes, milling machines, cut off saws, pedestal grinders and drilling machines. A focus skill in the course is the marking out of projects - effectively the preparation prior to machining - as this is an absolute necessity to get right in the process.