Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Drafting)

Jobs and Skills WA: Engineering courses
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Want a career as a technical engineering drafting specialist? The skills gained through this qualification apply to a  range of areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, heating ventilation airconditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration and airconditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries.

You'll gain a comprehensive suite of high level skills and knowledge including how to produce building information modelling for building design projects, develop and interpret technical drawings, apply basic engineering design concepts, prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE), perform mechanical engineering design drafting, create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) systems,  perform advanced engineering detail drafting, apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings, apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques, and so much more!

Fee-free
Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Existing worker traineeship
STEM
Industry: Engineering and Mining
National course code: MEM50222 | WA State ID: AE07

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Pursue a career in a wide range of engineering fields by completing this qualification

Gain practical skills and knowledge in electrical machinery, mechanical principles and mechanical equipment to produce drawings for design specifications.

Learn how to use and operate computer-aided design (CAD) to produce drawings and create 3-D models, apply technical mathematics and produce basic engineering design drawings. In addition you will coordinate engineering projects and learn environmentally sustainable work practices.

After successful completion of this course you may find work in a number of different engineering related industries including mining and mineral processing, manufacturing, oil and gas, and automotive.

Please note this course is delivered in specialised classrooms across both the East Perth and Perth campuses.


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