Diploma of Engineering

About the course

This Diploma of Engineering is a one-year pathway qualification designed to build technical and practical engineering skills for paraprofessional work. It suits school leavers and trade-qualified applicants seeking to upskill for supervisory, project management or technical roles in infrastructure, manufacturing and production. Completing the diploma can provide entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in engineering. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue paraprofessional roles supporting engineering projects across infrastructure, manufacturing and production environments. The course is geared to develop practical skills for technical support work, supervision assistance and project coordination in defined engineering settings. It can also act as a pathway into further study with credit toward a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), strengthening longer-term engineering career progression. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)