MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Love designing and developing machines? Want to create the future of mobile phones, solar-energy systems and aircraft? FedUni's one-year Diploma of Engineering (Technical) will make you a highly skilled technician in turning energy into power and motion, whether it's for your future career in hydraulic power, robotics, ergonomics or even teaching these skills.
To confirm your eligibility for this course, please contact: engineeringautomotive@federation.edu.au
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Fees
Duration
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Course overview
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of technical engineering discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, and heating ventilation air-conditioning, engineering drafting and refrigeration and air conditioning in manufacturing, engineering, and related industries. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of technical work and learning.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.
The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician
- Engineering Associate
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Marine Vessel Designer
- Mechatronics Technician
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | $7,227 | $14,652 |
Fee assistance
If you’re eligible for a VET Student Loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your tuition fee up to a maximum of $19,290. You won’t have to start paying the loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $101.
Other study costs
Additional costs:
Textbook: Engineering Drawing 8th Ed., A.W Boundy, ISBN 9780071016766
Textbook: Mathematics for Technicians, 7th Edition, Blair Alldis and Vicncent Kelly, ISBN 9781743070772 (7th Edition)
Textbook: Engineering Mechanics, Val Ivanoff, ISBN: 9780071010030
Textbook: Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering (Global Edition) - Based on 10th Edition, W. Callister JR, D. Rethwisch, ISBN 978-1-119-45391-8
Personal computer with capability to run 3D CAD Programs (FedUni TAFE provides details for accessing student subscriptions to AutoCAD/AutoDESK Inventor/SolidWork
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
Remote via Teams
SMB (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat. Testing.
- Online learning is only an option if you’re not studying on an international student visa. Testing
Contact hours
Classes to take place on campus, Tuesday and Thursday (10.30am - 4.30pm) and on Wednesdays (1.30 pm - 9.00pm)
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings and activities. Allow approximately eight hours per week for these activities
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Organise and communicate informationMEM16006
- Interact with computing technologyMEM16008
- Manage self in the engineering environmentMEM22002
- Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentMEM30012
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesMSMENV272
- Produce basic engineering detail drawingsMEM09204
- Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) systemMEM09210
- Read and interpret technical engineering drawingsMEM09229
- Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineeringMEM13015
- Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering taskMEM14089
- Apply technical mathematicsMEM23004
- Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineeringMEM23006
- Apply calculus to engineering tasksMEM23007
- Apply engineering mechanics principlesMEM23109
- Apply metallurgical principlesMEM24012
- Calculate force systems within simple beam structuresMEM30005
- Calculate stresses in simple structuresMEM30006
- Select common engineering materialsMEM30007
- Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering projectMEM30029
- Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsMEM30031
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D modelsMEM30033
Meet us at Open Day
Open Day is your chance to explore all that Federation has to offer. Meet current lecturers and students, ask course questions, learn about our support services and explore campus spaces.
We’ve got heaps of activities, tours and presentations planned. Basically, we want you to get a real feel for Federation. The atmosphere. The opportunities. The community.
Oh – and there’s no need to pack a sandwich. Lunch is on us.
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LCL
- National course code
- MEM50222
RPL processes will be in accordance with Federation University Policy
If what you have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this program, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
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