Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Advanced Manufacturing
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 demands fresh new skills and knowledge which can be transferred to the workforce of the future.
Our Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is an engineering and digital technologies course developed in conjunction with our industry partners. It will equip you with essential professional and technical skills in Advanced Manufacturing.
Study on campus at Swinburne, while also spending time with an industry partner.
Did you know? This is a government subsidised short course as part of the Job-ready Graduates Package. You may be able to access a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
VTAC course codes
- 3400211761
Cloud Technologies (CSP) - 3400211411
Advanced Manufacturing (CSP) - 3400211731
Building Information Modelling (CSP)
I use the skills in my work as a software developer on Siemen's Industrial-IOT platform, MindSphere. [These include] cloud computing, databases, Internet of Things and web technologies.
Callan, Graduate
Associate Degree in Applied Technologies – Advanced Manufacturing
Studying Applied Technologies at Swinburne gave me the feeling of getting ahead. The work experience was exceptional and this program is the reason I am now employed at Siemens Energy. Having the skills and knowledge means I am well-equipped to do any job today and into the future.
Kaye, Graduate
Associate Degree in Applied Technologies – Advanced Manufacturing
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The course content has been developed through University and Industry partnerships and is designed to equip learners with both technical and professional skills. The course will develop deep digitalisation knowledge and skills through an approach of real-world complex problem solving in collaborative teams. It will include innovation and entrepreneurship skills applied to product lifecycle management from design and production to system management.
Advanced Manufacturing Specialisation
Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution, bringing together computing, automation, robotics and machine learning into cyber-physical systems.
This course will teach you cutting-edge technical engineering, project management, innovation, problem-solving and facilitation skills, equipping you to develop solution to real-word problems based on the Industry related projects (higher apprenticeships) or startups.
You will learn how to implement cyber physical systems using digital twin, artificial intelligence, Augmented Reality, mobile devices, cloud computing, CAD\CAM, advanced programming, analytics, electronics, automation and robotics, cyber-security, networking and Industrial Internet of Things.
This course will teach you cutting-edge technical engineering, project management, innovation, problem-solving and facilitation skills, equipping you to develop solution to real-word problems based on the Industry related projects (higher apprenticeships) or startups.
You will learn how to implement cyber physical systems using digital twin, artificial intelligence, Augmented Reality, mobile devices, cloud computing, CAD\CAM, advanced programming, analytics, electronics, automation and robotics, cyber-security, networking and Industrial Internet of Things.
Course structure
The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies consists of 15 or 16 units of study (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points.
The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is typically 2 years.
The course may include workplace learning in addition to coursework requirements.
The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is typically 2 years.
The course may include workplace learning in addition to coursework requirements.
Course rules
To qualify for the award of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies students must successfully complete 200 credit points comprising
- 3 core units of study (37.5 cps)
- 1 specialisation consisting of 12 or 13 units of study (162.5 cps)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
The students graduating from this program will be para-professionals within the engineering and technology industries. Their learning will be focussed in one of fields: Advanced Manufacturing or Cloud Technologies. The types of roles they may be employed in include:
- Service Technician
- Mechatronic/Manufacturing Technologist
Aims and objectives
Students develop capabilities required within the Industry 4.0 framework across a range of disciplines in technical engineering skills combined with information technology; innovation; design thinking; product life cycle management, including project management, teamwork and personal skills.
Graduate skills
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate within a broad range of engineering or digital technology contexts the capacity to plan and manage an optimised information flow from ideation to end-of-use utilising product lifecycle management processes
- Research, design and solve problems in engineering or digital technology applications utilising a range of emerging digital technology skills and knowledge.
- Apply a range of engineering, scientific, mathematical and statistical principles to analyse, design, optimize and commission an Industry 4.0 system solution using a range of software tools.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, professional accountability and self-management and an awareness of social and environmental impacts of Industry 4.0 practices.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
| 2021 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$15,900 | $7,950 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Qualifications
One of:
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent
One of:
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent
Other Requirements
Shortlisted applicants may need to complete a technical aptitude test and attend an interview with Swinburne staff and selected industry partners (depending on specialisation). Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course can successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.
English language requirements for international applicants
- IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
- Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 4 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score 75 (Reading no less than 17, Writing no less than 17)
- Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/
How to apply
Applications for all intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au