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Overview
The Diploma of Advanced Manufacturing will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career within Australia's rapidly growing industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Over the next 10 years traditional workplaces will see significant change due to emerging technologies including Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Additive Manufacturing, Digital Twinning, Supply Chain 4.0, Robotics and Mechatronics. This course will equip you to be part of the growing workforce in these sectors.
With this diploma, you qualify for entry-level engineering roles, or you can continue onto other engineering and IT degree courses such as CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of IT.
Commencing students employed in the defence, aerospace, and associated manufacturing industries may be eligible to apply for a Commonwealth-funded place. Please contact testlab@cdu.edu.au prior to submitting an application to discuss your eligibility.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2022: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2023: Information about fees and charges will be published no later than 1 December 2022.
Why study engineering at CDU?
Our internationally-accredited Engineering degree is for problem solvers like you. Think creatively to find solutions to real-world challenges, from uniquely Top End issues like cyclones to systems and designs with wider impact like renewable energy, transport, building construction, electronics, and more.
- #1 in Australia for engineering employment outcomes (GUG 2022)
- Study online or on campus, full-time or part-time
- Take part in projects and graduate with real work experience
What will I study?
No prior knowledge is required and an engineering and IT background is provided.
Course structure
The diploma can be entered at both the start or mid year, and offers Semester 1 and 2 units.
The course is structured to combine the basic IT and engineering knowledge necessary for an industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing ethos.
There will be 8 core units delivered by CDU staff.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (1 units) | 10cp | Common units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology |
| Core Units (7 units) | 70cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 70 credit points as detailed below. ENG175 Internet of Things |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ENG175 Internet of Things | CO |
| ENG235 Manufacturing | CO | PMO201 Project Management | CO |
| ENG231 Industry 4.0 - Materials and Properties | CO | HIT137 Software Now | CO |
| ENG230 Industry 4.0 - CAD and CAM | CO | HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG175 Internet of Things | CO | ||
| PMO201 Project Management | CO | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | CO | ||
| HIT140 Foundations of Data Science | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENG235 Manufacturing | CO | ||
| ENG231 Industry 4.0 - Materials and Properties | CO | ||
| ENG230 Industry 4.0 - CAD and CAM | CO | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
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