Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The objectives of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) postgraduate course are to provide students with advanced knowledge in the field of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) and an understanding of emerging manufacturing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern industry within both global and local contexts. It is expected that the graduates from this course will be sufficiently competent to direct the design, development and implementation of specific technologies and/or processes addressed during the course in the context of a particular manufacturing organisation.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG).
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG).
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Duration
1 year of full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The objectives of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) postgraduate course are to provide students with advanced knowledge in the field of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) and an understanding of emerging manufacturing technologies and skills relating to the implementation of these technologies in modern industry within both global and local contexts. It is expected that the graduates from this course will be sufficiently competent to direct the design, development and implementation of specific technologies and/or processes addressed during the course in the context of a particular manufacturing organisation.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG).
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (GD-ENG).
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology), students must complete eight units (100 credit points) as follows:
- 3 foundation units (37.5 credit points)
- 3 technical units (37.5 credit points)
- 2 elective units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Foundation units
Complete three units (37.5 credit points):
Technical units
Complete three units (37.5 credit points):
Elective units
Complete two units (25 credit points):
Complete two units (25 credit points):
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
^ Delivered via distance education only.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as design, manufacturing, production or systems engineers, engineering managers or research and development engineers in companies such as automotive, appliance manufacturing and other manufacturing companies intending to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance the productivity and competitive advantage in the global market.
Aims and objectives
On the completion of the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology), graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in advanced manufacturing practice
- identify and describe issues and trends in advanced manufacturing practice and provide solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and independent judgment
- describe contemporary and emerging advanced manufacturing trends and challenges
- demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
- demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.
Graduate skills
Swinburne graduates will be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).
Professional recognition
Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students. The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry
The entry requirements for Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) are as follows:
The entry requirements for Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) are as follows:
- a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) degree in any of the following cognate fields: Mechanical; Manufacturing; Electrical and Electronic; Robotics and/or Automation or
- a Graduate Certificate of Engineering degree following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in any of the above cognate fields or
- a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.