In this program you’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills to work in the mechanical and manufacturing industries as a technical officer or engineering supervisor/manager. You’ll develop an understanding of advanced technical and managerial concepts and be able to work in small, medium and large enterprises as well as the defense forces. Mechanical engineering is a diverse and challenging field where you will be responsible for designing, improving and building mechanical devices, systems and machines to solve problems across a range of industrial sectors and within general society. Career After graduating from this program, you’ll have the necessary knowledge and skills to be employed as a technical officer/engineering assistant, supervisor or manager. You may work in offices, technical laboratories, workshops or manufacturing plants. Mechanical and manufacturing paraprofessional engineers: assist professional engineers in mechanical design supervise and manage manufacturing and assembly plants construct, operate and maintain machines manufacture and maintain mechanical equipment, mechanical installations, and mechanical facilities Pathway options You can gain entry to the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you are guaranteed entry into the following programs and may receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points): Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.