Program Overview
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering from Victoria University is a two-year program that equips students with the technical skills for an engineering career. It covers core engineering principles and offers elective units for specialization in areas like mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. Students are assessed through assignments, exams, and projects, and the program is taught by industry professionals using various methods, including lectures, workshops, and site visits.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (MEM60122) is a two-year full-time program offered by Victoria University. It provides students with the essential technical skills required for a career in engineering. The program includes:
- Core units: These units cover the fundamental principles of engineering, including safety, communication, problem-solving, and environmental sustainability.
- Elective units: Students can choose from a range of elective units to specialize in a particular area of engineering, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or civil engineering.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Projects
- Presentations
Teaching:
The program is taught by experienced industry professionals who use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Site visits
- Industry projects
Careers:
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering are qualified for a variety of engineering roles, including:
- Mechanical engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Engineering technician
- Design engineer
- Project manager
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
All applicants are required to complete:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability. Educational Admission Requirements for this course: All applicants are required to have one of the following:
- Successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available.
