Careers & pathways
How to become a engineering technician in Australia
Engineering technicians support design, planning and project delivery in engineering environments.
The work
What the job involves
- Prepare and interpret technical drawings
- Support design and project documentation
- Plan and schedule engineering work
- Analyse performance and test data
Where the work happens
Offices, workshops and plant, working alongside engineers and trades.
Typical qualification pathway
The qualification usually used to enter this work
The usual entry qualification is Advanced Diploma of Engineering (MEM60122), a nationally recognised qualification on the national register. The registered training organisations approved to deliver and issue it are listed on training.gov.au.
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