Diploma of Applied Technologies - 503402

Diploma of Applied Technologies

503402

Engineering and Technology

Course Fee

fee

TAFE Queensland - Townsville (Bohle)

Start Date

Apr 2026

Duration

2 years On campus with some online

Offer Rounds

26 Mar 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This course has been designed for existing technicians or tradespeople looking to upskill. Students will learn how to perform computations, analyse a simple electrical system circuit, produce and manage technical documentation, commission a cyber-physical system, troubleshoot digital control systems, and produce components using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technologies. Students will also learn how to use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control and industrial process, implement and problem solve a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based industrial control system, and apply principles of networking technologies for manufacturing and engineering applications.

TAFE Queensland

Note

VET Student Loans and payment plans may be available to eligible applicants, refer to tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html for information.

Fee notes

For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age

Assumed knowledge

Coding Experience – some prior experience with coding is beneficial, Basic Electronics Concepts – understanding of fundamental electronics concepts is required.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Advanced manufacturing technician, cyber-physical systems technologist, digital technologist, industry 4.0 systems technician, internet of things data technician

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