CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Applied Engineering

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1 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Applied Engineering

2 2 Applied Engineering Graduates with real opportunities Challenger Institute s engineering training capitalises on its close liaison with industry to deliver a range of traineeships, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, award courses and short-term courses. Working closely with key employers in the resources sector and design industry, Challenger ensures the skills and knowledge gained through these qualifications meet current engineering practice and workplace demands. Students qualify with sound theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience to prepare them for jobs, both locally and throughout the world. Why us? Challenger s campuses boast some of the most comprehensive facilities for training in WA, with extensive workshops, sophisticated training equipment and highly experienced and qualified lecturing staff. Challenger s approach to para-professional engineering training has been hailed by the Engineers Australia Accreditation Board (EAAB) as innovative and of significant importance in helping to counter national skills shortages. In an Australian first, the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) has recently achieved full accreditation from Engineers Australia as a base qualification to practice in the occupational category of Engineering Associate. This is the first example of a para-professional training program, offered in Australia and implemented in accordance with the requirements of a national training package, to have achieved professional accreditation by Engineers Australia. Engineering training Competency is proven by completing practical assessments in the workplace, as well as by demonstrating an understanding of the relevant theory in a classroom and a simulated environment. Key features of engineering training include: Design and development of prototype equipment PLC technology material testing laboratory thermo dynamics laboratory fluid mechanics laboratory utilisation of industry software development of an engineering culture staff with industry and engineering backgrounds. Pathways to university On completion of a certificate IV or diploma, graduates can use their qualification to apply for entry to a wide range of courses at university. Qualifications at the diploma level or advanced diploma level may also provide credit of up to one year advanced standing in a three or four year degree. This can shorten university studies significantly and save students money. Challenger Institute has a diverse range of advanced standing agreements with both Curtin and Murdoch universities. For further information on Challenger higher education pathways, visit:

3 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 3 Our Courses W240 Certificate III Engineering Technical (MEM30505) This entry-level certificate III course will provide valuable foundation skills for gaining employment in industries associated with WA s expanding resources and engineering sector, or a pathway to higher level engineering qualifications. D534 Diploma of Engineering Technical Mechanical Pathway (MEM50211) Students will learn a range of computer drafting skills as well as developing their knowledge of engineering processes and principles. They will also develop skills and knowledge in maths, science, materials, systems, standards and processes, safety in the workplace, effective communication and quality controls. WA95 Advanced Diploma of Engineering [Mechanical] (MEM60211) This qualification will provide students with practical skills and knowledge to carry out detailed mechanical engineering drafting and design and oversee the installation and maintenance of machinery. Students will acquire a range of computer drafting skills as well as develop knowledge of engineering processes and principles. W701 Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50509) This qualification aims to provide theoretical and practical education in civil and structural engineering drafting. Learn about construction techniques, drafting steelwork and concrete, drafting and design of roads and pipes, materials testing, soil mechanics and engineering maths. W710 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60509) Prepare for employment at Engineering Associate level in the industry. Learn about engineering design of steel and concrete structures, project management, team effectiveness and managing civil works. Completion of the diploma is required before entry to the advanced diploma. A137 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications (UEE40711) Gain the practical skills and knowledge to assemble, install, test, service and repair electronic equipment. Learn about electrical and amplifier principles, microprocessors, power control systems, as well as circuit analysis, digital electronics and programming. A175 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Electrical (UEE60211) Prepare for employment as an Engineering Associate/Technical Officer, with a broader focus on developing complex skills to enable students to plan and initiate alternative approaches to a range of technical and/or management requirements. Students learn computer-aided drafting (CAD) and design skills, as well as electrical engineering principles, systems, standards and processes, circuit analysis, and analogue and digital electronics.

4 4 Applied Engineering PATHWAYS ENGINEERING MECHANICAL CHALLENGER INSTITUTE Up to one year s advanced standing if Advanced Diploma completed UNIVERSITY Our corporate partners W240 Certificate III in Engineering Technical D534 Diploma of Engineering Technical Mechanical WA95 Advanced Diploma of Engineering [Mechanical] Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) TRANSFIELD WORLEY JOINT VENTURE Engineering assistant technical Engineering draftsperson (mechanical) computer aided drafting Engineering associate (mechanical) Technical officer Tool designer Mechanical engineer FLUOR PATHWAYS CHALLENGER INSTITUTE ENGINEERING CIVIL / STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL Up to one year s advanced standing if Advanced Diploma completed UNIVERSITY THALES CBH GROUP W240 Certificate III in Engineering Technical W701 Diploma of Civil Construction Design W710 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management and Economics) BAE SYSTEMS ASC Engineering assistant technical Engineering draftsperson Civil/structural Computer aided drafting PATHWAYS ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC CHALLENGER INSTITUTE Engineering draftsperson civil/structural computer aided drafting Engineering associate (civil/structural) Engineering associate (environmental engineer) Technical officer Up to one year s advanced standing if Advanced Diploma completed UNIVERSITY Civil engineer Environmental engineer AGC INDUSTRIES LYCOPODIUM WESTERN POWER A137 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications A175 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Electrical Bachelor of Engineering MURDOCH UNIVERSITY CURTIN UNIVERSITY Engineering assistant Technician Technical officer Technician Engineering associate Electrical engineer Electronics engineer

5 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 5 Course information in detail W240 Certificate III in Engineering Technical (MEM30505) This qualification will provide graduates with the practical skills and knowledge to carry out technical support functions in mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, operations and maintenance. Students will learn skills in computeraided drafting, computing and electronics. Students will also learn about safety in the workplace, quality control, maths and science. When completed, graduates are able to move into their preferred engineering discipline. 6 months (20 weeks) Organise and communicate information Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Operate and monitor machine/process Interact with computing technology Use hand tools Use computer-aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings Prepare a simple production schedule Perform computations Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment Analyse a simple electrical system circuit Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

6 6 Applied Engineering D534 Diploma of Engineering Technical MEM50211 This qualification provides the student with practical skills and knowledge to produce drawings to design specifications for manufacture by an engineering workshop. Students will learn a range of computer drafting skills as well as develop their knowledge of engineering processes and principles. They will also learn skills in maths and science, materials, systems, standards and processes, safety in the workplace, effective communication and quality controls. Successful completion of this qualification provides the opportunity to become an engineering draftsperson/technician. 12 months (40 weeks) Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications Select common engineering materials Produce basic engineering graphics Select and test mechanical engineering materials Interact with computing technology Control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment Organise and communicate information Perform computations Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques Calculate force systems within simple beam structures Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations Apply advanced mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations Use CAD to create and display 3D models Calculate stresses in simple structures Represent mechanical engineering designs Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Use CAD systems to produce basic engineering drawings Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

7 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 7 WA95 Advanced Diploma of Engineering [Mechanical] MEM60111 This qualification provides students with practical skills and knowledge to carry out mechanical engineering detailed drafting and design and oversee the installation and maintenance of machinery. Students will learn a range of computer drafting skills as well as develop knowledge of engineering processes and principles. Further 12 months (40 weeks) following completion of the diploma. Perform engineering activities Manage self in the engineering environment Plan and design mechanical engineering projects Apply computer-aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering situations Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations Facilitate the development of a new product Manage engineering projects Apply cost factors to work practices Enrichment Apply calculus in engineering situations Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

8 8 Applied Engineering W701 Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50509) This qualification will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to design and draft engineering plans to Australian and New Zealand standards. Students will practice and learn about civil construction techniques, drafting steelwork, materials testing, soil mechanics, engineering maths and physics, surveying, storm water drainage and foundations. This qualification aims to provide theoretical and practical education in civil and structural engineering design and drafting. Graduates may gain employment as a drafter in the civil and structural engineering fields. 18 months (60 weeks) Interact with computing technology Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials Use computer-aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials Produce basic engineering graphics Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials Apply site surveys and set out procedures to medium rise building projects Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plans Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction Supervise earthworks inspection, sampling and testing operations Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction Organise and communicate information Prepare detailed design of environmental controls Process and interpret data Use CAD to create and display 3D models Analyse data and report results Prepare detailed design of urban roads Manage project time Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements Manage project quality Produce engineering drawings Manage project risk Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions Manage project procurement Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage Prepare detailed design of foundations

9 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 9 W710 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60509) This qualification aims to provide theoretical and practical education and training to enable graduates to seek employment at the engineering associate level. Students will learn about different areas of civil engineering, including construction, maintenance, design and testing. Please note that completion of the diploma is required prior to entry to the advanced diploma. 6 months (20 weeks) Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk Establish and maintain a quality system Manage innovation and continuous improvement Direct time management of a project program Direct cost management of a project program Direct quality management of a project program Direct risk management of a project program Direct procurement and contracting for a project program Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures Manage the civil works design process Ensure team effectiveness

10 10 Applied Engineering A137 Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications UEE40711 This two semester equivalent full-time para-professional qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to assemble, install, test service and repair electronic equipment in general electronics, communications, computer or consumer electronics. Students will learn about electrical and amplifier principles, power control systems, data communications and safety in the workplace. They will also learn about circuit analysis, digital electronics, computing and programming microprocessors. 12 months (40 weeks) Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan Implement and monitor energy sector occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures Use software for engineering applications Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report Apply OHS regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs Use lead-free soldering techniques Design electronic printed circuit boards Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications Fault find and repair complex power supplies Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components Develop structured programs to control external devices Solve problems in ELV single path circuits Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits Solve problems in basic electronic circuits Estimate electrotechnology projects Solve problems in d.c. circuits Troubleshoot communication systems Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies Troubleshoot digital sub-systems Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus

11 CHALLENGER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 11 A175 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology Electrical (UEE60211) This qualification prepares graduates for employment as an Engineering Associate/Technical Officer, with a broader focus on developing complex skills to enable the student to plan and initiate alternative approaches to a range of technical and/or management requirements. Students learn computer-aided drafting (CAD) and design skills, as well as electrical engineering principles, systems, standards and processes, circuit analysis, and analogue and digital electronics. 24 months (80 weeks) Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report Estimate electrotechnology projects Apply occupational health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures Write specifications for electrical engineering projects Develop energy sector strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities Solve problems in d.c. circuits Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components Provide solutions to complex multiple path circuit problems Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems Solve electrotechnical engineering problems Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects Use software for engineering applications Manage risk in electrotechnology activities Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems Develop, enter and verify programs for industrial control systems using high level instructions Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits Manage large electrical projects Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to engineering problems Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/utilities applications Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems Plan large electrical projects Develop engineering solutions for synchronous machine problems Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus, circuits and machines Develop engineering solutions for direct current machine problems Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems Develop engineering solutions for induction machine problems Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline

12 Eduardo University student treads his own path Mechanical engineering student Eduardo Walmsley knows there are several ways to get from A to B. Eduardo is a university student who spends his time finding varied pathways around mechanical problems, but even his educational pathway is testimony to this fact. Eduardo found that having passed high school maths and English, he was eligible to study a diploma of engineering, followed by an advanced diploma, at Challenger Institute. He could have used the qualification to become a para-professional in the industry but like a quarter of all Challenger Institute engineering students, he used it as a springboard into university. Curtin University not only allowed him to study engineering but also put him straight into second year in recognition of his Challenger credentials. The move means the formerly directionless high school student is now on track for a lucrative and prestigious career as a mechanical engineer. I d worked a series of odd jobs, from truck driving to labouring, before I determined that I wanted to study and achieve something more in my life, said Eduardo. Since starting at Challenger, I ve never looked back. Eduardo was Challenger s 2011 Student Achievement Award winner in Mechanical Engineering. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Jessica Scholarships advance women s career paths A highly successful program to bolster the number of women entering the resources industry with rewarding careers has been expanded to embrace diploma and advanced diploma scholarships. The Women in Engineering program is delivered in partnership with industry sponsor Chevron Australia. The students receive scholarships that enable them to conduct their studies at Challenger Institute of Technology s worldclass oil and gas simulated plant facility at ACEPT. A key focus of the course is to provide the women with an insight into engineering from a female perspective and to address barriers that might discourage women from entering an engineering career. The entry-level six month Certificate III in Engineering (Technical) has been specifically designed to provide female candidates with skills and employment prospects through a supportive learning program. Previous course participants have come from a diverse range of ages and backgrounds. I was making progress in an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music when a relative alerted me to the course being offered at Challenger. I d entertained the idea of studying engineering at high school but it had seemed out of reach, explained Jessica Duchesne, who has progressed to the diploma course. But the fact engineering offers such fantastic employment possibilities, I decided to take up the challenge. Eventually I would like to enhance my qualifications by finishing an engineering degree. Available in alternative format on request To find out more Phone: I info@challenger.wa.edu.au I Visit: challenger.wa.edu.au CTP283/Dec2012