Bachelor Of Engineering Technology
- Mechanical And ManufacturingGet the skills you need to advance technology and your career
If you like technology and problem-solving, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing) could be good for you, humanity and the planet.
In this course, you'll gain the skills to develop and manufacture products that are needed by the world such as supply chain engineer and industrial engineer.
Develop your skills and knowledge of engineering professional practice in our state-of-the-art facilities. Learn from highly skilled trainers with decades of experience and benefit from our strong ties with industry, through work-integrated learning, including internships and industry projects.
Pathway to a mechanical and manufacturing engineering tech degree
• Enter the 3 year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics) from high school.
• Successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering Technology 2229VIC may gain you credit transfers based on subjects you've studied.
If you don’t already have a Diploma you can earn your Diploma at Chisholm - we offer courses from Certificates to Degrees to help you pathway to your degree.
What you'll learn
• To work to professional practice levels and ethics expected by Engineers Australia and the Australian Government.
• Advanced skills in problem-solving, industrial automation, engineering system design, advanced manufacturing processes, computer-aided design and workplace training.
• All the advanced and necessary knowledge typical of an engineering course from foundation mathematics to the materials and physical sciences, and computer-aided design (CAD).
• To evaluate and analyse the fundamental concepts, ideas processes and products involved in managing complex engineering projects.
• The fundamental principles of how to lead and manage teams in multidisciplinary and multicultural workplaces.
How you'll learn
• On campus, in industry-standard facilities such as the structural mechanics lab, thermodynamics lab, material testing lab, fluid mechanics lab, manufacturing lab, prototyping lab, and CAD/CAM lab.
• Through hands-on learning, with equipment such as collaborative robots (cobots), vision systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• By taking on projects, on briefs provided by industry. Work on topics related to production engineering, manufacturing, component design and more.
• With supported learning, ongoing feedback and more contact hours per week, compared to at university.
• With student services and student support for both domestic students and international students, whether you've got questions about your core units, credit points or advanced standing.
Timetable
• Full-time: Three days a week on campus.
• Part-time: Flexibility to choose subjects that work around the timing of your other commitments.
Work integrated learning opportunities
• 8-week (320 hours) industry placement organised by Chisholm.
• Organisations that offer placements include REDEI Renewable Energy Solutions, Hilton Manufacturing, AUTO Pacific, Western Health, R&I Instruments and Walkinshaw Group.
• You'll also work on a 13-week capstone industry project in semester six.
• Career counselling, professional development training and job placement guidance to help you prepare for the workforce.
Accreditation
Our Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, which means you can make your career here in Australia or go global.
Engineers Australia is the peak body for the engineering profession in Australia.
Further information about Chisholm's accreditation as a Higher Education provider can be found at Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Chisholm Higher Education College participates in surveys administered by Quality Indicators in Learning and Teaching (QILT).
Download the course entry requirements.
- Award granted
- Bachelor Degree (Pass)
- Course code
- CRS1201286
- Delivery location
- Dandenong
- International
- Go to International students page
- Length
- Full Time, 3 years. Part Time, 6 years.
- Start dates
- 26 February, 22 July
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and aligned to Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7.
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.