Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Organise and communicate information

Interact with computing technology

Manage self in the engineering environment

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Produce building information modelling for building design projects

Interpret technical drawing

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Perform mechanical engineering design drafting

Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting

Produce freehand sketches

Measure and sketch site information

Produce basic engineering detail drawings

Produce electrical schematic drawings

Produce drawings for mechanical services

Produce drawings for reticulated services

Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings

Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings

Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system

Produce drawings or models for industrial piping

Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections

Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems

Perform advanced engineering detail drafting

Supervise detail drafting projects

Interpret and produce curved 3D shapes and patterns

Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication

Participate in drafting projects for building services

Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products

Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings

Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system

Interpret and maintain or restore original drawings

Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing

Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections

Detail standardised structural connections

Detail structural steel members

Establish structural steel detailing project arrangements

Detail ancillary steelwork

Read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Undertake manual handling

Perform precision mechanical measurement

Calibrate measuring equipment

Perform engineering measurements

Perform computations

Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Work safely with ionizing radiation

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment

Schedule material deliveries

Undertake basic process planning

Undertake production scheduling

Plan work activities

Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques

Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques

Apply manufactured product design techniques

Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications

Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task

Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task

Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task

Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task

Perform basic statistical quality control

Perform inspection

Select and control inspection processes and procedures

Conduct product and/or process capability studies

Perform advanced statistical quality control

Perform laboratory procedures

Exercise external quality assurance

Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures

Provide advanced customer service

Write reports

Interpret technical specifications and manuals

Report technical information

Use hand tools

Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation

Coordinate engineering projects

Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations

Source and estimate engineering materials requirements

Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development

Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

Apply technical mathematics

Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering

Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests

Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests

Apply engineering mechanics principles

Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications

Design a basic single zone duct distribution system

Determine operational parameters for building HVAC hydronic systems

Determine psychrometric processes and system performance

Apply energy management principles

Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs

Develop energy management solutions

Commission and optimise performance of HVACR systems

Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology

Analyse and service HVACR systems

Perform basic penetrant testing

Perform penetrant testing

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Perform magnetic particle testing

Perform basic eddy current testing

Perform eddy current testing

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Perform ultrasonic testing

Perform basic radiographic testing

Perform radiographic testing

Establish non-destructive tests

Apply metallurgical principles

Undertake penetrant tests

Undertake magnetic particle tests

Undertake eddy current tests

Undertake ultrasonic tests

Undertake radiographic tests

Establish procedures for non-destructive tests

Undertake basic penetrant tests

Undertake basic magnetic particle tests

Undertake basic eddy current tests

Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests

Undertake basic radiographic tests

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

Calculate stresses in simple structures

Select common engineering materials

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

Set up basic hydraulic circuits

Set up basic pneumatic circuits

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout

Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste

Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

Undertake basic process planning

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

Prepare a simple production schedule

Undertake supervised procurement activities

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product

Participate in quality assurance techniques

Analyse a simple electrical system circuit

Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits

Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers

Assist in sales of technical products

Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project

Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Produce basic engineering drawings

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models

Test the mechanical properties of materials

Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes

Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes

Interpret basic binary phase diagrams

Apply basic knowledge of casting operations

Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy

Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations

Select metal forming process

Select metal joining process

Recommend ferrous and nonferrous metals or alloys for an application

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Use structured problem-solving tools

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Perform civil drafting