MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical

Formal recognition for engineering technicians who apply technical skills across mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance and drafting disciplines in engineering and related industries.

Overview

Get recognised for the technical expertise you’ve built on the job. The MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical is the nationally recognised qualification for engineering technicians working across mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance and drafting disciplines. If you’ve spent years reading technical drawings, solving engineering problems and keeping equipment, systems or projects running, RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is the formal process that can convert that real-world know-how into an AQF-registered credential. ATSR guides you through gathering the right evidence so a partner RTO can assess your skills against this qualification.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Interprets technical data and assists in the design of mechanical equipment and machinery.

Mechatronics Technician

Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs automated mechatronic systems and component parts.

Engineering Associate

Assists professional engineers by preparing drawings, specifications and design tasks under supervision.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Technical RecognitionYour years of hands-on engineering technician experience are formally recognised as a nationally accredited Diploma-level qualification.

Career AdvancementBuilding this qualification into your record positions you for progression toward the Advanced Diploma of Engineering and senior technical roles.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45879

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Detailed resume outlining your engineering technician role, responsibilities and reporting line
Position descriptions or employment contracts confirming your technical duties
Employer or supervisor reference letters confirming your engineering responsibilities
Records of technical reports, memos or correspondence you have organised or prepared
Evidence of using computing systems, databases or engineering software in your daily work
Technical calculations, specifications or engineering drawings you have prepared or interpreted
Maintenance schedules, planning logs or job/work orders you have coordinated or actioned
Records showing environmentally sustainable work practices you have followed or implemented on site
Safety records, risk assessments or site inspection reports relevant to your engineering tasks

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real, active workplace or worksite
Applicant clearly visible working in a professional engineering setting
Videos recorded on site showing relevant technical tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

8,300Employed

45Median Age

2,400Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,954Median per week

$153,608Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Diploma of Engineering - Technical through RPL without studying full-time?

Yes, if you're already working as an engineering technician, that experience can be formally assessed against the Diploma instead of you completing a full course. ATSR guides you through preparing your evidence, and the formal assessment is conducted by our partner RTO.

What evidence do you need for RPL toward a Diploma of Engineering - Technical?

You need documented evidence of your technical role, such as a detailed resume outlining your engineering technician responsibilities and reporting line, position descriptions or employment contracts confirming your duties, and supervisor references. The assessor uses this evidence to match your on-the-job experience against each unit of the diploma.

Is an RPL Diploma of Engineering - Technical the same as one from full-time TAFE study?

Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered Diploma of Engineering - Technical, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO regardless of whether it's completed through classroom study or RPL. RPL is a different pathway to the same qualification, not a reduced version of it.

Can RPL help an engineering technician move into an engineering associate role?

A Diploma of Engineering - Technical through RPL gives you the same qualification that mechanical engineering technician, mechatronics technician and engineering associate roles are typically built around. It formalises the technical data interpretation and equipment design support work you're already doing.

Secure your status as a certified Engineering Technician professional today

Turn your on-the-job technical experience into a nationally recognised engineering qualification.