Diploma of Engineering – Technical
This qualification has been designed to give you the advance technical skills you will need to seek employment as an Engineering Draftsperson or Technician in the fields of civil, structural or local government engineering, or to work alongside other allied professions such as architects, town planners and builders.
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required for a Draftsperson/Technician producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering design environment. Throughout this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the integration of technology and design systems as they relate to engineering, as well as the administrative processes you’ll need to achieve successful outcomes for engineering projects.
You’ll learn how to organize and communicate information, master a range of computer applications and technology and apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment.
Areas of study include technical, civil, and structural engineering drafting, computer-aided design (CAD 2D and 3D), 3D surface modeling, engineering design, structural detailing, engineering materials, environmentally sustainable practices and Building Information Management (BIM).
Campus Information
Drysdale (Hobart) Campus
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At TasTAFE we believe that the right training can change people’s lives. Our teachers, along with staff who provide support behind the scenes, all have a common goal –helping our students succeed.
We’re looking for people who share our passion for transforming lives to work with us.
At TasTAFE you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- A friendly and supportive workplace where you’ll work alongside like-minded people who put our students at the centre of everything they do.
- Family friendly working hours
- Plenty of flexibility for a great work/life balance
- 4 weeks recreation leave and up to 7 weeks of non-attendance time (NAT) annually for teachers
- Access to free and confidential employee assistance programs.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Opportunities to return to industry to maintain currency
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum English requirements
Nursing
- IELTS:- 7.0 (no band less than 7.0)
- TOEFL (Internet):- 94-101
- PTE:- 65-78
Community Services
- IELTS:- 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet):- 60-78
- PTE:- 50–57
Engineering
- IELTS:- 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL (Internet):- 60-78
- PTE:- 50–57
All others
- IELTS:- 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
- TOEFL (Internet):- 46–59
- PTE:- 42–49
- Course Code: 112011K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28500 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A