Course variations

Course summary

This stream specialises in mechanical units, equipping a career in manufacturing and mechanical control engineering. The course also provides para-professional-level training for the mechanical and manufacturing industry, with a major emphasis on automation systems, as well as structural engineering applications. It is structured to deliver the competencies, knowledge and skills required by the Engineering Industries. Advanced mathematics is offered in conjunction with the second year of the Advanced Diploma to facilitate articulation into the degree programs. The major study areas: computer-aided drafting and modelling, industrial controllers with PLCs, robotics, mechatronics, process control with Industry standard graphical programming, workplace communication skills, industry-based engineering projects. Middle-level employment in the engineering field, in such positions as technical support staff for professional staff in the industry. The Mechanical Engineering stream will allow them to work as a tool designer, drafting technician, production supervisor, production planner, production controller, estimator, or plant and equipment sales technical officer.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have a satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the pathways level (EAP 5: Pathways -60%) or, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; or a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); or TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); or TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Qualification

Advanced Diploma

Awarding body

Swinburne University Of Technology