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OpenAssociate degreeManufacturing Engineering and Technology, nec

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics)

ProviderSwinburne University of Technology
Course code: VTAC3400213751UniversityStudy area: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Our Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is an engineering and digital technologies course developed in conjunction with our industry partners.

Develop practical and theoretical skills in PLC programming, SCADA, robotics, instrumentation, and control systems engineering. Through hands-on lab work and a capstone project, students gain valuable real-world experience. The program encourages innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing graduates to excel in dynamic industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace.

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Course record

Majors
Mechatronics engineering and robotics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped for para-professional and technician roles within the engineering industry. Careers outcomes as part of this course include robotics technician and data analyst.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification will be considered. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including Year 12 results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification will be considered. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including Year 12 results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including Year 12 results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered. Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities. If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including Year 12 results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last 7 years will be also considered. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered. Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities. If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisite or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Bridging and enabling courses Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink: General bridging program prior to the final VTAC round to be considered for this course. Educational history An applicant's Year 12 results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered. Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities. If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBrunei Darussalam
Common pathwayHigh school background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBiomedical Science
1
Brunei DarussalamHigh school background
Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceBachelor degree · Biomedical Science · Offshore
ib guessIB 35.0/45.0mid band · approx. top 20-25%

Campuses & intake dates

  • HawthornVIC