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Holmesglen International Student Prospectus 2014
Engineering
Technology
Engineering Technology
Course Name &
Duration
Start Date Course Description
Electrical/Electronics
Certificate III in
Engineering
(Electrical /
Electronic Trade)
1 year
Diploma of
Engineering
Technology
1 year
Total duration 2 years
February
July
The Diploma of Engineering Technology is an engineering technician course and equips students
with the knowledge and skills required for a career in electronic engineering and the applications of
electronic engineering in the modern manufacturing industry.
This course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge required for non-licensed
engineering electrical/electronic tradesperson employed in the manufacturing, mining, oil and
sustainable energy industries.
The skills developed at this level include fault finding, service, modification of machinery and
equipment and maintenance programming. Students will also learn about programming and
commissioning of PLC, HMI screens, inventor drives, and automation systems.
Career opportunities include non-licensed engineering electrical/electronic tradesperson. The
Certificate III is undertaken in the first year and equips students with the skills of an electrical
engineer technician (non-licensed).
On successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering Technology at Holmesglen, students could
apply for a credit pathway into Deakin University’s Bachelor of Engineering. Applications will be
assessed on an individual basis.
Metal Fabrication
Certificate III
in Engineering
(Fabrication Trade)
1 year
Diploma of
Engineering
Advanced Trade
1 year
Total duration 2 years
February
July
The Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade is an engineering trade course and covers the design,
manufacture, modification, maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment and systems
using modern metal fabrication (welding) engineering technology. Use of Computer Aided Design
software and integrating this technology into the fabrication components is a core part of the
program.
The Certificate III is undertaken in the first year and equips students with the skills of a metal
fabricator.
Students who successfully complete all units in two years will be eligible for both qualifications.
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Certificate III
in Engineering
(Mechanical Trade)
1.5 years
Diploma of
Engineering
Technology
1 year*
Total duration 2 years*
February
July
The Diploma of Engineering Technology is an engineering technician course and equips students
with the knowledge and skills required for a career in refrigeration and air-conditioning engineering
and its applications. Some weekend study may be required.
The Certificate III equips students with the skills of an air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.
On successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering Technology at Holmesglen, students could
apply for a credit pathway into Deakin University’s Bachelor of Engineering. Applications will be
assessed on an individual basis.
*These two courses can be completed in two years. The third semester of the Certificate III is
undertaken concurrently with the first semester of the Diploma.
Professional Year
Professional Year
for Engineering
Graduates
44 Weeks
1 February
1 March
29 March
3 May
31 May
19 July
16 August
13 September
11 October
8 November
29 November
Holmesglen offers the Professional Year program to international students who have completed a
Bachelor degree in Engineering in Australia.
This course is approved by Engineers Australia and conforms to the requirements of the Department
of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as a recognised pathway to obtaining points toward migration
to Australia. General Skilled Migration applicants will be awarded 5 points for the completion of
Holmesglen’s approved Professional Year.
The course is 44 weeks in duration and is conducted on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and
1.30-5.30 pm. There is an internship placement of 10-12 weeks. During the internship, students will
be working normal business hours.
Applications for this course should be submitted through the Engineering Education Australia web
page at
