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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipEng
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Course code
2125106
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Looking for a career in engineering? This pathway course will prepare you to work in the infrastructure, manufacturing and production industries at a paraprofessional level.
The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Engineering is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are seeking to upskill and move into supervisory, project management or technical roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry.
Successful completion of the diploma will enable entry and up to eight (8) units of credit towards the Southern Cross the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
The Diploma of Engineering is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. At SCU College, we support your success through carefully designed curriculum with embedded support, and additional support material is available through self-access online resources.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined engineering settings. |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of engineering. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined engineering contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined engineering settings. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of engineering. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined engineering contexts. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined engineering contexts. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined engineering contexts. |
Students develop the breadth of foundational technical and non-technical knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to characterise a broad range of engineering systems at a descriptive level and create simple engineering designs in defined contexts, which is relevant in paraprofessional roles in engineering professions.
Major areas of study include engineering technology and design, engineering governance, information and communication technology, mathematics, engineering materials, project management, professional development, and Indigenous world-views.
| 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 |
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 | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 8 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 units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline in their first term of study. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in Your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,4,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG2013 | Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in Your Discipline | ||
| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects | ||
| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design | ||
| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology | ||
| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics | ||
| PHYS1004 | Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves | ||
| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance | ||
| INDG2013 | Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability |