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Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

Australia,Victoria

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 40,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edwards Rd, Flora Hill VIC 3552, Australia

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Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Program Overview

If you're keen to launch your career in engineering, La Trobe's Associate Degree in Engineering Technology will give you solid foundations for success and a pathway to one of two world-class Bachelor's degrees in engineering.

Learn how to tackle the big problems faced by engineers every day. Develop essential skills in maths, physics and computer programming. Then set yourself apart from other graduates when you learn valuable human skills in innovation, business management and leadership.

In this highly practical degree, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop your problem-solving skills. Explore the impacts of climate change and find innovative engineering solutions to help create sustainable societies. You'll work with real-world engineering systems and learn current best practice from leading engineering experts.

Develop your written and oral communication skills. You'll build your confidence in relaying complex technical information and explore the technical, financial, legal and environmental impacts of engineering innovations.

Get a degree that's recognised by industry. Graduates can apply for membership with Engineers Australia as an Engineering Associate.

Once you've completed your Associate Degree, you'll be eligible to apply to La Trobe's Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial). You will then be able to apply for advanced standing to commence Bachelor studies at third year where you can further enhance your industry knowledge and experience by undertaking large-scale projects and work placements.

Get ready for a bright career in engineering.

You'll learn:

Programming for engineers and scientists: Design and create software solutions to real-life problems, using programming languages such as Python.
Computer-aided design (CAD): Harness the computer tools to design, simulate and model an engineered product.
Engineering enterprise: Learn how to become an engineering business leader. Explore business strategies for engineers, management tools and resources, the legal system, marketing and finance.
Sustainability and renewable energy design: Learn about climate change, sustainability and renewable energy design, and join a multidisciplinary team as for a renewable energy project.
Systems modelling: Develop you modelling skills using software tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Model and investigate engineering systems related to a broad range of real-world engineering systems.
Engineering design and problem solving: Examine current engineering practices and develop your creative engineering design skills through an industry research project.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 40,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology may find employment in a range of engineering fields including civil, electrical, electronics, environmental, structural, construction, mechanical, manufacturing, infrastructure development or project management.

Roles may include:

Senior drafter or CAD designer: Use CAD (computer-aided design) software to prepare designs and drawings for buildings, systems and structures. Ensure compliance and consistency to professional standards and collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, surveyors and other professionals.
Project manager: Plan and coordinate the development of new structures, infrastructure or systems. Lead the research and development stages of projects – from design and planning, to managing budgets, staffing and equipment needs.
Site supervisor: Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a worksite to ensure high performance and compliance with health and safety guidelines. Site supervisors typically work on large engineering projects in the building and construction industry.
Civil technician: Civil engineering technicians and technologists help engineers plan, design and build. They work on a wide variety of projects including highways, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure.

Scholarships

Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia

Scholarship-UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60% to 69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
70% to 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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