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Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering

Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    CertEng

  • Course code

    2004510

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:

  • a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*), except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5

Course requirements

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.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

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

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL1002 Humanitarian Projects
CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
CIVL1001 Applied Mechanics
CHEM1001 Chemistry
PHYS1003 Physics
MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus
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.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
CIVL1002 Humanitarian Projects
CIVL1012 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting