Diploma in Applied Engineering (Light Fabrication) (Level 5)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Applied Engineering (Light Fabrication) is an advanced programme for light fabrication tradespeople who wish to further their careers as supervisors and managers. The programme is designed to enable students to develop high-level trade problem-solving skills coupled with initial management and assessment competencies.

Offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Trades

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Successful completion of the training for National Certificate in Fabrication (Light) (Level 4) or
• Successful completion of Trade Certificate Sheetmetal Engineering or
• Have eight years relevant work experience and employer verification that the applicant is operating at the level of a tradesperson and
• Had the opportunity to carry out supervisory and commissioning activities or roles within the workplaceBe physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

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Cost

$5,000 (approx)

Programme Summary

Students complete the following courses:

• Demonstrate Knowledge of Mechanics in Engineering Fabrication
• First Line Management
• Plan, Organise, and Allocate Work
• Prepare Estimates of Engineering Project Costing
• Produce Fabrication Drawings
• Submit a Tender for an Engineering Project
• Supervise Assembly and Mechanical Joining of Fabricated Parts
• Supervise Fabrication Mechanical Cutting Operations
• Supervise Forming and Shaping of Fabrication Materials
• Supervise, Lay Out and Mark-off Fabrication Shapes
• Workplace Assessment.

Courses

Further Training or Study

National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as forepersons or workshop supervisors in various areas of light engineering industries, such as heating and ventilation manufacturing, food or wine processing, marine fabrication, dairy processing plants, or breweries.

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