Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) is a skilled occupation assessed by TRA. It is nominated by 2 states, has 8 DAMA region signals. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Nominated qualification: Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40119).
Have at least an AQF Diploma; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
40 CRICOS courses across 18 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering CRICOS 117357K · Associate Degree | TAFE SA SA | $43,520 |
| Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 079927M · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Federation University Australia VIC | $69,285 |
| Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering CRICOS 099165E · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $74,606 |
| Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 061509K · Masters Degree (Research) | Curtin University WA | $77,000 |
| Master of Mechanical Engineering CRICOS 115026A · Masters Degree (Coursework) | University of the Sunshine Coast QLD | $77,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 095815G · Bachelor Degree | Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd WA | $81,050 |
| Master of Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering) CRICOS 079834E · Masters Degree (Research) | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology VIC | $87,146 |
| Master of Research (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) CRICOS 112102G · Masters Degree (Research) | University of South Australia (UniSA) SA | $88,600 |
| Master of Research (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) CRICOS 116004K · Masters Degree (Research) | Adelaide University SA | $92,400 |
| Master of Philosophy (Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering - multiple specialisations) CRICOS 085763J · Masters Degree (Research) | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) NSW | $94,500 |
| Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 085779A · Masters Degree (Research) | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) NSW | $94,500 |
| Master of Engineering (Professional) in Mechanical Engineering CRICOS 114483F · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $96,446 |
| Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 087987K · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology VIC | $98,666 |
| Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional) CRICOS 108883G · Masters Degree (Coursework) | The University of Queensland QLD | $102,509 |
| Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 032794G · Masters Degree (Research) | The University of Newcastle (UoN) NSW | $107,003 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 112801B · Bachelor Honours Degree | Southern Cross University (SCU) NSW | $112,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 117764F · Bachelor Degree | Southern Cross University (SCU) NSW | $112,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor of Business CRICOS 117746H · Bachelor Degree | Southern Cross University (SCU) NSW | $140,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) Research CRICOS 043956C · Doctoral Degree | Curtin University WA | $153,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) CRICOS 065910B · Doctoral Degree | University of South Australia (UniSA) SA | $177,200 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering) CRICOS 079833F | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $181,972 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 084875J | Victoria University | $187,616 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) CRICOS 079996J | Deakin University (Deakin) | $190,408 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) CRICOS 079773B | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $201,172 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) CRICOS 110991G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $201,172 |
| Master of Mechanical Engineering CRICOS 106108G | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $208,601 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) CRICOS 079785J | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $281,705 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business CRICOS 111185G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $281,705 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 085789K | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $197,000 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) CRICOS 111339E | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $201,512 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 000817C | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $224,972 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics CRICOS 111373C | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $250,191 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business CRICOS 111371E | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $254,918 |
| Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering CRICOS 001020K | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) | $257,000 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) CRICOS 111374B | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $259,640 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Technology) (Dual Award PhD with IMT Atlantique) CRICOS 101011 | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $177,200 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology) (Dual Award PhD with Nantes University) CRICOS 110735A | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $177,200 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours), Master of Engineering (Biomedical) CRICOS 083445F | Flinders University | $206,950 |
| Bachelor ofEngineering (Mechanical) (Honours)/ Master of Engineering Management CRICOS 111211K | Flinders University | $216,750 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) CRICOS 001179J | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $181,800 |
Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) is a trade occupation assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Assessment is evidence-based against a nominated qualification — the Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40119). Whether an individual meets the requirement depends on their own qualifications and work history.
The pathway depends on where and how experience was gained: PSA (485 (Post-Vocational Education Work)), Job Ready Program (JRP) (189/190/491 and 482/SID), MSA (Permanent skilled (MLTSSL/STSOL)). Each program has its own evidence and experience requirements set by TRA.
Completing a relevant CRICOS course can support a TRA pathway, but a successful skills assessment is a separate step with its own requirements. The courses listed on this page lead toward the nominated qualification; they are not themselves a guarantee of assessment or a visa outcome.
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