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Nathan Valente

I have always been interested in physics, machinery, designing and the construction of components; as such the selection of mechanical engineering was a logical progression. Furthermore, I selected mechanical engineering as it has one of the broadest career possibilities throughout all the engineering disciplines enabling me to work in numerous industries both nationally and internationally.

UniSA combines theoretical knowledge with practical 'hands-on' teaching and is a system that rivals any Australian University course structure. I enjoyed the numerous practical aspects of my degree, including 12 weeks of industrial experience with the Department of Materiel Organisation in Melbourne where I worked on a tank camouflage system and conducted numerous mechanical and environmental tests of components. For my final year project I was a member of the UniSA Formula SAE team. This project has participants design, construct and compete with a small formula style race car against teams from other national and international Universities. This aided my professional development as it encompassed the full engineering life cycle from research through to construction and evaluation, a feat that few undergraduate projects include.

Apart from the actual undergraduate qualification, the engineering knowledge I have gained from my program enables me to optimally design components and processes. Additionally, through my studies I have learnt how to tackle problems and find suitable solutions utilising the most efficient methods and techniques.

Nathan Valente
Mechanical Engineer, Defence Materiel Organisation
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Management - current student

I wanted to study in this program because it is related to my work and interests. The program has helped a lot in my job in terms of application and level of confidence. I chose to study at UniSA as it is an internationally recognised University and provided the most suitable study schedule for working personnel. The program has benefited me by bringing up my employability value and upgrading my knowledge.

Chong Kia Kong
Process Engineer, VDL Enabling Technologies Group
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical): Singapore - current student

This program is relevant to my work and only UniSA have this program. I have gained a lot of ideas of what mechanical and manufacturing engineering can be and this program has given me an in-depth understanding of all matters related to manufacturing. UniSA has a nice environment and the quality of teaching staff is very good. The knowledge I have gained from the program has benefited me in my employment as it allows me to know more about planning, plastic materials etc which helps in my daily performance at work.

Kiat (Mark) Boon Poh
Engineer, Welteq Industries Pte Ltd
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical): Singapore - current student

Ruchir Patel

I undertook a good amount of work experience during my study at UniSA, including a project for the course Cases in Manufacturing and Technology Management. There was a series of career workshops organised by UniSA and after attending all five workshops I was successful in getting work experience at an engineering consulting company. It was short term work arranged by UniSA to get familiar with Australian work culture. I have also participated in industrial visits organised by UniSA in Oct-07. Once I got a good start in the direction of getting industrial experience I applied for volunteer work experience at OneSteel, Whyalla Steelworks. I have also undertaken a project at Built Environs Limited.

The work experience I have taken during my degree proved very valuable for me. The best result is that I had a job offer before completion of my final semester. I learnt how to get familiar with various situations and work environment plus how to develop my network. I understand the importance of work place safety. As a graduate engineer, the important thing is how much you want to learn. To achieve your goals a positive attitude towards lifelong learning is a must.

Ruchir Patel
Graduate Engineer, Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing Management) - 2008 Graduate

I wanted to increase my level of learning and degrees at UniSA are accredited. Good facilities were provided by the School, and excellent technical knowledge was exhibited by the teaching staff. They supported the students by encouraging and assisting whenever there were any doubts or queries. I have gained more technical knowledge as a result of this program, and also skills on how to further evaluate problems and issues from different angles. I believe the knowledge I've gained from the program has contributed greatly in my job.

Hee (Mike) Teck Hwai
Process Technical Specialist, Hewlett Packard Singapore
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical): Singapore - 2007 Graduate

Deborah Chalk

An interest in how things work, the need for a good challenge and the desire for an interesting career led to my choice of the double degree Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)/Bachelor of Management at UniSA. I chose mechanical engineering because I like to know how things work, have always enjoyed physics and it is the field of engineering that will lead to the broadest choice of industries in which to work after graduation. Management interests me because I like working with people and am interested in how all the different functions within a company work together to get the job done.

One reason I chose to study at UniSA was its innovative teaching methods that rely on practical, hands-on activities. UniSAs close links with industry and its efforts to focus the program content on what employers want was also important to me.

Work experience provides you with an opportunity to prove to both yourself and others that you will perform well in your chosen career. Through my work experience I have gained a clear picture of where I want to go in my career and feel absolutely positive that I am on the right track.

Deborah Chalk
Australian Submarine Corporation
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) and Bachelor of Management - 2005 Graduate

Pulkit Patel

The two years I spent at the University of South Australia completing my Masters of Engineering was a rewarding part of my life. The program provided me with vital knowledge which has enabled me to build upon my current abilities and has refined my skills as an engineer. I found the courses to be well structured and presented by highly qualified staff members. Everyone at UniSA was helpful, welcoming, and hospitable.

I graduated from UniSA in 2005, and am currently employed as a Graduate Reliability Engineer with Zinifex Limited at Century Mine, North West Queensland which is the second largest Zinc Mine in world. As a graduate I have had the opportunity to be involved in various projects including having the responsibility for the ongoing plant reliability and asset management. I have also been involved in several on and off-site training programs aimed at reducing maintenance cost and improving productivity & reliability of the plant. This has given me experience working and living at a mine site and it has allowed me to strengthen my communication and project management skills.

The most rewarding part of my profession has been seeing my ideas valued and implemented in different projects, and I strongly believe the education I have gained in India and at UniSA has played a major part in shaping my career.

Pulkit Patel
Graduate Reliability Engineer, Zinifex Ltd
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing Management) - 2005 Graduate

Bill Vine

A life-long interest in engineering with previous trade qualifications and an Associate Diploma led me to the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program. As a mature age student, I found UniSA's ability to recognise and build on the 20 years of educational and industrial experience that I already had an important factor in choosing to study there. The program flexibility, which allowed me to commence my study while continuing to work full time, provided for an easy transition to full time study when I elected to do so in my final years.

My industry project gave me the opportunity to apply the skills I learnt during my degree in a practical real world situation. It brought together a wide range of the concepts covered in the course and gave me experience in dealing with a customer and subcontractors, meeting deadlines and applying the analytical and creative skills I had developed to come up with a practical solution to an engineering problem.

The academic, industrial and social facilities at the Mawson Lakes campus, combined with the dedicated and professional attitude of the staff at UniSA made for an easier and more rewarding learning experience and was an important factor in the success of my studies.

Bill Vine
Test and Evaluation Manager, BAE Systems Australia
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) - 2004 Graduate

Joanne Schneider

I chose UniSA because of the more practical nature of the degree and the links with industry that the School had. I feel that the structure of the degree is more suited to students who want to graduate with the experience and ability to move confidently to the workforce.

AME employs teaching staff from both academic and industrial backgrounds. This variety of experience and background is of benefit to the students as they begin to choose which direction they may go in. The projects that I have undertaken through UniSA, and the significant work experience that I have had, has made me much more confident in my ability as a professional engineer.

Joanne Schneider
Project and Operations Manager, DVE Business Solutions
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) - 2004 Graduate

Bradley Cook

Engineering was a natural transition for me from trade qualifications. I chose to study engineering at UniSA because the program is closely associated with industry. UniSA has excellent computer facilities and the teaching staff are very supportive, especially for students like me who are already working full-time. Engineering is a very diverse profession which provides the opportunity to work on a range of challenging projects.

Bradley Cook
Technical Officer, Manufacturing Engineering - Plastics Operations Holden Ltd
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) - 2004 Graduate

Jessie Ong Li Khim

All teaching staff in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering were very supportive, helpful, encouraging and friendly. When we first arrived in Adelaide, they made us feel comfortable and at home. They are great mentors to us and gave sound advice.

Even after we have graduated, the teaching staff were still supportive and helpful to us when we had queries. During my studies I participated in work experience and an industry project. In the middle of my industry project with a plastics company in Adelaide, they actually offered me a job before my graduation!

Jessie Ong Li Khim
Mechanical Engineer, Connell Wagner
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) - 2004 Graduate

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