Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Design)

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Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Design)

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Advanced Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0100906

Campuses

Hawthorn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,000 / year

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Design)

About

Overview

Gain a combination of technical skills and in-depth knowledge with our Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Design). Learn the core concepts of mechanics, advanced technology applications, computer-aided machine design, plus more. This course provides a strong foundation for a successful career in the mechanical design industry.

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This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course has been replaced

As of 2025, the Associate Degree of Applied Technologies (AB-APPTEC) has replaced our Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (22479VIC) streams in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

Entry requirements for international students

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.5
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 60% and above.
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Career

Your career opportunities

Technical Support Officer
Mechanical drafting
Technical officer
Mechanical Engineering associate
Mechanical foreman
Building services engineer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,000

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.