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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
55
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegEng
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Course code
2206800
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
There is increasing demand for technical skills to help build the infrastructure, manufacturing and production systems of the future. This degree will prepare you to work in these industries, and to contribute to shaping the future in Australia and globally.
The Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Engineering Associate by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills.
The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the civil construction or manufacturing and production industries in a supervisory, project management or technical role, or progress their careers in these industries to the next level.
Foundational core units build knowledge of the practical and technical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin engineering systems. You’ll then choose a specialisation to build additional knowledge and skills needed to perform technical roles in a range of engineering systems relevant to your specialisation. Finally, you'll complete project-based units that will develop your skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving. and project management, and additionally complete a total of 30 days (240 hours) of professional placement in industry during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.
All students (including online students) must complete compulsory on-campus residentials. These are typically conducted over 2-4 days and occur in the first year (based on a full-time study program).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Define and respond to technical and contextual factors in the implementation of human-centred solutions to well defined industry-relevant problems in an engineering practice area Identify and evaluate emerging trends and issues and apply to a specialised engineering practice area Lead or function as a team member and systematically manage information and projects to deliver industry-relevant engineering solutions aligned with stakeholder and community needs |
GA2: Creativity Define and respond to technical and contextual factors in the implementation of human-centred solutions to well defined industry-relevant problems in an engineering practice area Apply established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources in the context of systematic design and engineering management processes for well defined problems |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply professional conduct and judgement that reflects contemporary industry standards of ethical, sustainable and human-centred engineering practice |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate an understanding of foundational and practical knowledge of mathematics and basic sciences, computing and information sciences, and a specialised engineering practice area Identify and evaluate emerging trends and issues and apply to a specialised engineering practice area |
GA5: Lifelong learning Identify and evaluate emerging trends and issues and apply to a specialised engineering practice area Reflect on and document development of proficiency in competencies in the relevant field of engineering practice to guide continuing professional development and lifelong learning |
GA6: Communication and social skills Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives |
GA7: Cultural competence Employ effective oral and written communication and social skills, informed by an appreciation of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives |
As part of this course, students must complete at least 30 days (240 hours) of professional placement in industry, typically with an organisation conducting work related to engineering practice. Industry experience enables students to apply their knowledge and skills to engineering problems within a real work environment, and to make valuable contacts within industry.
All students (including online students) must complete compulsory on-campus residentials. These are typically conducted over 2-4 days and occur in the first year (based on a full-time study program).
Students will choose one of the following specialisations:
- Civil Construction
Students develop practical skills and knowledge to solve practical problems related to four main engineering systems, namely civil construction systems, transport systems, built structures, and sustainable water systems.
- Intelligent Machines
Students develop practical skills and knowledge to solve practical problems related to four main engineering systems, namely namely design and production systems, sustainable energy and power systems, smart machines, and robotics and control systems.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Civil Construction and Intelligent Machines specialisations are currently provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Associate (Dublin Accord).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Engineering, students must complete 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Civil Construction or Intelligent Machines (192 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Engineering after completing 8 core units (96 credit points).
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects |
Term1
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| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves |
Term1,3
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Term3,5
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,4,5
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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Second Year |
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| CIVL2022 | Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics |
Term1
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| MATH1005 | Introductory Algebra and Calculus |
Term1,3
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| ENGN2005 | Statics of Solids and Fluids |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2018 | Water Cycle Systems |
Term2
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| CIVL2020 | Built Structure Systems |
Term3
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| CIVL2019 | Road Transport Systems |
Term4
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| ENGN3003 | Tendering Project |
Term4
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves |
Term1,3
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Term3,5
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12 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,4,5
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term4
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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Second Year |
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| MANF2001 | Smart Manufacturing Systems |
Term1
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| MATH1005 | Introductory Algebra and Calculus |
Term1,3
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| ENGN2005 | Statics of Solids and Fluids |
Term2
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| PHYS2001 | Physics II: Electricity and Circuits |
Term2
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| MANI2002 | Industrial Robotics Systems |
Term3
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| MANI2001 | Smart Sensing and Control Systems |
Term4
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| ENGN3003 | Tendering Project |
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Note 1:
This unit has a compulsory residential
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