Engineering
Turn today's problems into tomorrow's solutions
Across Australia and the world, businesses are seeking employees with the knowledge and skills to design, build and maintain innovative products.
Next-generation computers and tablets, smart phones, low-emission cars, biomechanical limbs and industrial robots are just some of the products created by engineers going beyond the conventional.
Engineers also play a crucial role in solving the sustainability issues facing the world today.
The career options available to engineering and technology graduates are vast. In engineering alone there are numerous specialisations to choose from, including product design, electrical and electronics, civil, biomedical, mechanical, robotics and mechatronics.
Career titles and job opportunities in engineering
Careers and Employment report
Engineering and Technology (pdf, 67kb)
Possible position titles and careers these courses can lead to include:
- Aeroplane Pilot
- Air conditioning Fitter/Repairer
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Architect
- Architectural Drafter
- Architectural Practitioner
- Assistant Surveyor
- Audio Engineer
- Automotive Air-conditioning Technician
- Automotive Designer
- Automotive Sales Person
- Automotive Specialist
- Builder
- Building Consultant
- Building Contractor
- Building Designer
- Building Industry Sales Person
- Building Practitioner
- Building Supervisor
- Cable Installer
- CAD Operator
- Cisco Certified Specialist
- CNC Machine Operator
- Commissioning Technician
- Consultant
- Contract Administrator
- Design Engineer
- Drafting Technician
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Supervisor
- Electrician
- Engineer
- Engineering Assistant
- Environmental Engineer
- Estimator
- Factory Supervisor
- Fire Protection System Operator
- Fitter and Machinist
- Fitter and Tuner
- Furniture Manufacturer
- Installation Supervisor
- Instrumentation and Medical Electronics Specialist
- IT Systems Specialist
- Laboratory Assistance
- Laborer
- LPG Gas Installer/Repairer
- LPG Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Fabricator
- Mechanical Tradesperson
- Mechatronic Engineer
- Metal Fabrication Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Motor Mechanic
- Painting and Decorating Sales Person
- Pilot
- Plumber
- Production Operator
- Production Technician
- Project Administrator
- Project Manager
- Radio Communications
- Sales Engineer
- Site Supervisor
- Sound and Lighting Specialist
- Storeman
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Assistant
- Technical Officer
- Technician
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Tool Maker
- Tool Manufacturer
- TV Service and Repair Technician
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Warehouse Administrator
- Warehouse Storeman
- Welder
Student Experiences
Engineering and Technology students begin with different aspirations and develop different skills and careers.
Involved with engineering at Puffing Billy
Peter Yendall
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Keeping my standard of brickwork high
Jesse Townsend
Certificate III in General Construction
A model arm to assit the Cancer Council
Bevan Peel
Swinburne lends a helping hand
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Mechatronics
A better student experience