Course details

CRICOS course code: 095308E

Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate

Summary

In this advanced diploma course, you’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills to work as a technical officer or engineering supervisor. in the mechanical and manufacturing industries.

You’ll develop an understanding of technical and managerial concepts, and be able to work in small, medium and large enterprises as well as the defence forces.

Mechanical engineering is a diverse and challenging field where you will be responsible for designing, improving and building mechanical devices, systems and machines to solve problems across a range of industrial sectors and within general society.

How you will learn

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Electives and program structure

The advanced diploma covers engineering skills including drafting, computer-aided drafting, and use of hand and power tools, machining and manufacturing processes.

You’ll learn skills in basic machining operations and fabrication tasks, as well as how to select, set up, and use a range of test equipment.

You’ll also be introduced to engineering mathematics, scientific principles, and materials engineering. You may also learn to apply computer-aided manufacturing processes and programming.

Specialist areas include:

3D computer-aided drafting and solid modelling

advanced statics and dynamics

design of machinery

metrology

project and quality management

strength of materials

thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

Career

After graduating from this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to be employed as a technical officer, engineering assistant, supervisor or manager. You may work in offices, technical laboratories, workshops or manufacturing plants.

Mechanical and manufacturing paraprofessional engineers:

assist professional engineers in mechanical design

supervise and manage manufacturing and assembly plants

construct, operate and maintain machines

manufacture and maintain mechanical equipment, mechanical installations, and mechanical facilities

Further study

When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0), you are guaranteed entry into the following programs and will receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points):

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)

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