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Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing)
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Dig into the future of Australia’s advanced manufacturing and technology sectors with this specialised, industry-focused qualification. This course will allow you to progress your career in engineering and technology-driven industries and become a technical specialist, automation technician, or engineering associate.
According to industry trends and the Australian Government’s focus on innovation, professionals with expertise in advanced manufacturing, automation, and digital systems are in high demand. Employers across sectors such as mining equipment, technology and services (METS), aerospace, automotive, and smart infrastructure are seeking skilled graduates, with strong job growth expected over the coming years.
In this associate degree, you will develop practical skills in the application of modern engineering and applied technologies. You will gain specialised knowledge in automation, robotics, digital fabrication, Industry 4.0 systems, CAD/CAM technologies, power generation, and digital process control. Our experienced teachers will ensure you can synthesise your theoretical and practical learning through industry-focused projects and real-world problem-solving activities aligned to contemporary engineering and manufacturing standards.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an advanced manufacturing technician, automation technician, digital fabrication specialist, or engineering associate in a variety of industries including manufacturing, mining, medical devices, industrial design, and technology services. You will also be on the path to further advanced studies, with articulation options into the Bachelor of Engineering Technologies and related qualifications.
TAFE Queensland's own live course page titles this qualification plainly "Associate Degree in Applied Technologies" (HED012) with no specialisation suffix; its content is entirely about the Advanced Manufacturing specialisation (automation, robotics, digital fabrication, Industry 4.0, CAD/CAM) so this is genuinely the same course as the DB row, just without a bracketed suffix on the live site.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 20 parts
- AET111- Industry 4.0 Fundamentals
- AET112- CAD/CAM Technologies in Manufacturing
- AET113- Power Generation Systems in Industry
- AET114- Digital Systems and Microprocessors
- AET121- Digital Management and Maintenance
- AET122- Mathematics for Applied Technologies
- AET123- Managing an Industrial Project
- AET124- Manufacturing Automation and Programming
- AET211- Advanced Mathematics for Applied Technologies
- AET212- Advanced Power Generation Systems
- AET213- Engineering Risk Management
- AET214- Integrated Logistics Support
- AET221- Reliability-Centred Maintenance and Condition-Based Monitoring
- AET222- Lean
- Quality Control and Six Sigma
- AET223- Digital Process Control and the Internet of Things
- AET224- Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
- AET225- Introduction to Cyber Security
- AET226- Data Visualisation
- AET227- Network Security
- AET228- Cyber Security Compliance and Regulations
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Selection criteria To commence the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies course, you are required to have: - a recent High School Certificate, or completion of Year 12, or equivalent; OR - a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate; OR - a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above; OR - a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate III level with three years or more post qualification experience; OR - completed a Diploma of Applied Technologies from a Registered Training Organisation; OR - successfully completed at least one year full-time or equivalent in a (related discipline) degree course at a higher education institution Admission to all TAFE Queensland higher education courses is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant qualifications and experience. The type of applicant you are will determine the selection criteria TAFE Queensland considers when assessing your individual application. Learn more Apply now through the application portal. English Language Proficiency Standards - IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) - TOEFL iBT: 64 (18 Reading, 12 Listening, 20 Speaki
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