Program Overview

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in an in-demand engineering workforce. The program focuses on practical courses, access to first-class laboratories, and the development of highly sought-after skills. Students will learn to design and develop efficient, reliable, and economical products and processes to advance modern engineering mechanics and machinery.

Career Outcomes

Potential roles for graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program include:

• Building service technician
• CAD operator
• CAM operator
• Maintenance technician or planner
• Manufacturing planner or supervisor
• Mechanical drafter or designer
• Mechanical engineering officer Additional career paths include roles in areas such as maintenance, machine and mechanical design, air-conditioning and elevator systems, resource extraction, waste processing, or computer-aided design and manufacturing.

Professional Accreditation

The Associate degree is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, and graduates are eligible to apply for Graduate membership at the Engineering Associate level.

What You'll Study

The Mechanical Engineering Major consists of 8 units, including:

• MCH1201 - Mechanical Engineering Foundation A
• MCH1202 - Mechanical Engineering Foundation B
• MCH2301 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering Subsystem Design
• MCH2302 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering Operations & Maintenance
• MCH2303 - Mechanical Engineering Intermediate Topics
• MCH2311 - Mechanical Engineering Subsystem Design Project
• MCH2312 - Mechanical Engineering Operations & Maintenance Project
• ENP2313 - Engineering Associate Capstone Project

Mechanical Engineering Recommended Selectives

The following courses are recommended selective units for students completing the Mechanical Engineering major:

• ENM1600 - Engineering Mathematics
• MCH3301 - Mechanical Engineering Advanced A
• MCH3302 - Mechanical Engineering Advanced B

Space Technology

Students who wish to complete the Space Technology major in the future can choose to complete any of the courses in this set, including:

• SPT1208 - Introduction to Space Technology
• SPT2308 - Topics in Spacecraft Subsystem Design
• AST2202 - Planetary and Exoplanetary Science

Mechanical Engineering Breadth Electives

Students who are interested in courses relevant to Mechanical Engineering can choose courses from this list, including:

• MTR2301 - Topics in Mechatronic Engineering Subsystem Design
• MTR2302 - Topics in Mechatronic Engineering Operations & Maintenance
• EEE1201 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering Foundation A
• EEE1202 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering Foundation B

Relevant Degrees for This Major

Associate Degree of Engineering

The Associate Degree of Engineering is a qualification that provides students with an industry-relevant qualification and a pathway to further study. Graduates will be trained in project implementation, prototype development, problem-solving, and operations and maintenance activities.