Diploma of Engineering Technology

Diploma

Infrastructure is a key priority for the Australian Government, who have initiated a range of large-scale projects to address issues such as urban congestion and national connectivity.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

106837G

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,012 per year / $7,012 total

International Fees

$35,600 per year / $35,600 total

About this course

Infrastructure is a key priority for the Australian Government, who have initiated a range of large-scale projects to address issues such as urban congestion and national connectivity. These projects have enabled the engineering industry to adapt and thrive and have seen the engineering industry in Victoria continue to grow.

La Trobe's Diploma of Engineering Technology gives you an immersive introduction to the field of engineering and a pathway to one of two world-class bachelor's degrees. Gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to tackle engineering problems and implement creative solutions.

You'll explore foundational concepts in mathematics, physics, and programming and from there, you'll discover how to apply these concepts to devise engineering solutions.

As you progress, you'll gain experience collaborating with teams to effectively achieve goals. You'll also develop your written and oral communication skills and build your confidence in relaying complex technical information.

Once you've completed your Diploma, you'll be eligible to apply for advanced standing to enter the second year of La Trobe's Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial) where you can further enhance your industry knowledge and experience by undertaking large-scale projects and work placements.

Start your journey to a successful career in engineering.

You'll learn:

Programming for engineers and scientists
- Design and create software solutions to real-life problems, using programming languages such as Python.
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Harness the computer tools to design, simulate and model an engineered product.
Principles of physics
- Learn foundational concepts in physics and how these apply to solving real-world engineering problems.
Engineering design and problem solving
- Examine current engineering practices and develop your creative engineering design skills through an industry research project.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Diploma.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Diploma of Engineering Technology, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

120 credit points from chosen Core

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN EMS1CAD 1 15 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING EMS1EDP 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING ELE1IEL 1 15 MECHANICS OF SOLIDS EMS1MS 1 15 MODELLING CHANGE IN SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND ENGINEERING MAT1002 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS A PHY1SCA 1 15 PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS CSE1PES 1 15 TOOLS FOR MODELLING THE WORLD MAT1001 1 15

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Bendigo

Career pathways

Graduates of the Diploma of Engineering Technology may find employment in a range of engineering fields including civil, electrical, electronics, environmental, structural, construction, mechanical, manufacturing, infrastructure development or project management.

Roles may include:

Junior CAD designer or cadet drafter
- Use CAD (computer-aided design) software to help generate designs and build models using 2D or 3D imagery. Use modelling and simulation tools to develop systems and components for complex engineering projects.
Mechanical technician
- Collect information, conduct tests and analyse data relating to mechanical systems. Support the assembly and installation of mechanical systems used by mechanical engineers or technologists.
Service technician
- Manage equipment databases and requirements to ensure internal quality control and ISO standards. Manage and distribute CAD standards to design consultants and assist with design issues.
Civil technician
- Support engineers through the planning, design and management of the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads and other infrastructure projects. Provide other civil engineering administrative assistance including the estimation of costs, timeline planning and preparation of specifications for project materials.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at La Trobe University.

74.2%

Overall satisfaction

91.9%

Skill scale

74.2%

Teaching scale

90%

Employed full-time

$65.4k

Average salary

Data source

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