Course Overview
The aim of this graduate certificate program is to provide students with specialised skills in mechanical engineering technology, catering to the growing needs of the mechanical engineering industry.
This graduate certificate qualification will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, mechatronics, materials, industrial, production, manufacturing, robotics, instrumentation & control, agriculture, marine, mining, oil & gas, aeronautical, aerospace, chemical, process, plant, automobile and renewable engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the areas of design, failure analysis, heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid machines. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering.
Completing a Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) offers several benefits that can enhance your professional and personal growth. Here are five key benefits:
- Advanced technical knowledge and skills
- Practical guidance from the industry experts in the field
- Increased employability and career advancement
- Global networking opportunities
- A world class Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (GCME) recognised globally.
These benefits collectively offer a transformative educational experience that can significantly impact your career trajectory, opening doors to new opportunities and empowering you to make meaningful contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.
Graduate Certificate Mechanical Engineering Program Details
The Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering addresses the specific core competencies and associated knowledge and aptitudes required of mechanical engineers. The program will provide you with the requisite skills in mechanical engineering technology and maintenance to take advantage of these growing needs in the industry. Ultimately the program will imbue graduates with the confidence required of professional and proficient mechanical engineers.
Employers hold those who possess these skills in high regard, and graduates can expect a significant advantage when interacting with employers, clients, consultants, and fellow engineering peers.
The program is composed of 4 units. These units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
| Unit Number | Module/Unit Name (please ensure links are directing the correct unit outline) |
Duration (weeks) | Credit Points |
| MME501A | Design and Failure Analysis of Materials | 12 | 3 |
| MME502A | Heat Transfer | 12 | 3 |
| MME503A | Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 12 | 3 |
| MME504A | Pumps, Compressors, Turbines and Drives | 12 | 3 |
- Demonstrate sound fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles and apply underpinning natural, physical, and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer, and information sciences to solve problems in Mechanical engineering.
- Apply in-depth as well as broad understanding of the relevant specialist body of knowledge within the mechanical engineering discipline including materials, heat transfer, fluid, design, manufacturing, dynamics, industrial processes, industrial equipment, and systematic project management.
- Draw on the knowledge of engineering design practice and understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the Mechanical engineering discipline.
- Apply systematic approaches, design processes and established engineering methods, tools, techniques, and resources, underpinned by hazard and risk framework considerations to conduct and manage Mechanical engineering projects.
- Communicate effectively technical ideas, design concepts or research results to diverse audience.
- Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
- Apply discipline and professional knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, adaptability, and responsibility as a professional engineer.
Applicants are required to:
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- Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree (or above) in engineering or science in a congruent field of practice*,
- Have completed the equivalent of first-year Bachelor level mathematics, or are able to demonstrate recognized relevant work experience.
- Have an appropriate level of English Language Proficiency at an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-congruent engineering field are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to the entry requirements (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialisation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee).
Applicants who do not hold a recognized bachelor’s degree are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to this qualification. A minimum of an Australian Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering and 5 years of technical work experience at a technologist level or above in a relevant engineering field is required for an application to be considered (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialization and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee) **
Please note:
- All applicants must have evidence of engineering exposure in their degree and/or work experience
- All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Please check the Documentation Guidelinesfor your application.
* All applicants must have evidence of mechanical exposure at undergraduate level and/or work experience. Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Mechanical Engineering content including fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
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- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical and Material Systems
- Materials Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering or Systems
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Robotics
- Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
- Manufacturing and Management Systems
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Industrial Automation Engineering
- Instrumentation, Control, and Automation
- Agricultural Engineering/Technology
- Marine/Ocean Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Oil and Gas Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Plant Engineering
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Automobile/Automotive Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Nanotechnology
** Applicants who enter and complete this qualification without holding a prior Bachelor’s Degree and go on to complete an EIT Master’s Degree may not be eligible for Engineers Australia recognition. However, students can lodge a personal application with Engineers Australia to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.
Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Mechanical engineering design and consultation
- Materials Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering or Systems
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply chain management, quality assurance, and sales
- Operations, field services, and technical support
- Mining
- Oil & gas
- Robotics
- Industrial Automation
- Industrial project management and business development
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance and condition monitoring
- Automobile/Automotive engineering
- Aeronautical engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Cities/councils and water corporation
- Agricultural Engineering/Technology
- Marine/Ocean Engineering
- Chemical/Process/Plant Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
This course may use the following software:
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Interactive Heat Transfer (IHT) software
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Automation Studio
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Our Graduate Certificates takes 6 months to complete. The online graduate certificates are delivered on a part-time intensive basis over 2 terms, each of 12 weeks. Part-time students are expected to spend approximately 20 hours per week learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials.After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 3 years.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
