Course summary

If you're interested in engineering and you want to work in a dynamic industry with diverse career prospects, the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering is an excellent way to start your journey.

This course develops your academic skills and provides an introduction to the foundational knowledge you'll need to pursue further studies in engineering. 

You'll complete two core units and choose from a selection of elective units, depending on your interest. 

Graduates of this course will be eligible for entry and four units of credit towards the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) or the Diploma of Science (Engineering) and to a career in the dynamic fields of civil or mechanical engineering.

If you're interested in engineering and you want to work in a dynamic industry with diverse career prospects, the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering is an excellent way to start your journey.

This course develops your academic skills and provides an introduction to the foundational knowledge you'll need to pursue further studies in engineering. 

You'll complete two core units and choose from a selection of elective units, depending on your interest. 

Graduates of this course will be eligible for entry and four units of credit towards the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) or the Diploma of Science (Engineering) and to a career in the dynamic fields of civil or mechanical engineering.

Course Learning Outcome

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demonstrate an understanding of foundational theoretical and technical concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in engineering.

apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies.

identify and use different forms of communication relevant to defined engineering and management settings.

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Course overview

Course code

2004510

Course abbreviation

CertEng

Credit points

48

Equivalent units

4

Duration

0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time

Duration

0.5 years full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Term 3 N/A N/A
Online Term 3 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Entry Award:

To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:

  • 2 core units (24 credit points) and
  • 2 option units (24 credit points)

 

Exit Pathway:

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) or the Diploma/Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) may be eligible to exit with the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering after completing 4 approved core units (48 credit points), as listed in the Schedule of Units.

Schedule of units

Title Note

Core
MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline

Options
Choose one unit (or a 12 credit point equivalent) from the below listed units and any other unit (12 credit point equivalent) in the Option Units list:
CIVL1002 - Humanitarian Projects
CIVL1003 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Note 1
CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications Note 1
To be eligible to exit from the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) with the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering, complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), including at least 1 unit from the options below, and the remaining from the core of the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) or Associate Degree of Civil Construction and Engineering Management.

Notes

Note 1: This half-weighted unit option (6 credit points) must be done in conjunction with the other half-weighted unit option.