CC02 - Associate Degree of Engineering

Overview

Compulsory Residential School

Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.

Course Overview

As an engineering associate, you can focus on applications and interactions within systems. Engineering associates combine a sound engineering understanding with modern technology to apply and adapt sustainable engineering practices for communities, society, and the environment in general. Engineering associates often support professional engineers or engineering technologists in a team environment.

Civil engineers are typically involved in planning, designing, and maintaining physical infrastructure systems, including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems, sewage and industrial waste systems, harbours, and railways.

Mechanical engineers are typically involved in planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and operating machines, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid systems, materials handling systems, manufacturing equipment, and process plants.

Electrical engineers are typically involved in systems design, development, and maintenance of electrical power and energy systems, including electricity generation and distribution, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors, and electronics.

Resources engineers are typically involved with the extraction and processing of minerals.

Engineering geologists investigate and provide geologic and geotechnical recommendations, analysis, and design, often working with other engineering disciplines on large infrastructure projects.

Career Information

Associate Degree of Engineering graduates will enjoy rewarding career opportunities across various industries and government sectors. As an engineering associate, you will apply your knowledge of engineering principles to the testing, inspection, adaptation, commissioning, management and operation of plants, specialist equipment and systems. In addition, you may complete minor designs and prepare drawings or specifications for others to use in manufacturing or construction. 

Engineering associates, having specialised in civil, electrical, geology, mechanical or resources disciplines, find employment in national and international public and private industry sectors, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, processing, construction, mining and education. 

The Associate Degree of Engineering course employs the project-based learning philosophy to learn in context and produce work-ready graduates with industry-relevant skills.

Course Details
Duration 4 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 96
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) ADEng
AQF Level Level 6: Associate Degree
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $7,818
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $25,269
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,390
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $37,230
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $7,252
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,760
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,520
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $7,008

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online

Term 2 - 2019

Online

Term 1 - 2019

Online

Term 2 - 2018

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
Distance

Term 1 - 2018

Distance

Term 2 - 2017

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
Distance

Term 1 - 2017

Distance

Term 2 - 2016

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
Distance

Term 1 - 2016

Distance

Term 2 - 2015

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
Distance

Term 1 - 2015

Distance

Term 2 - 2014

Distance

Term 1 - 2014

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International Availability

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

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Term 1 - 2021

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Term 2 - 2020

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Term 1 - 2020

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Term 2 - 2019

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Term 1 - 2019

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Term 2 - 2018

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
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Term 1 - 2018

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Term 2 - 2017

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 1 - 2017

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Term 2 - 2016

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
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Term 1 - 2016

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Term 2 - 2015

Students entering in Term 2 may have a reduced study load in some terms due to prerequisite requirements.
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Term 1 - 2015

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Term 2 - 2014

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Term 1 - 2014

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Entry Scores
Rank Threshold SR 60.00 | ATAR 60.00
Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

If you are an international student, visit our International student webpage for more information

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security Requirements

N/A

Health Requirements

N/A

Assumed Knowledge

Recommended study: English, science subjects, and maths

Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards CM23 - Undergraduate Certificate in Introductory Engineering CL43 - Diploma of Technical Studies
Accreditation
  • Professional Practice: Mining Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors are fully accredited by Engineers Australia

    Graduates are recognised as engineering associates and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

    The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

  • Professional Practice: Mechanical Engineering Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors are fully accredited by Engineers Australia

    Graduates are recognised as engineering associates and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

    The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

  • Learned Society: Engineering Geology Major
    Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

    The CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors are fully accredited by Engineers Australia

    Graduates are recognised as engineering associates and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

    The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

  • Professional Practice: Electrical Engineering Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors are fully accredited by Engineers Australia

    Graduates are recognised as engineering associates and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

    The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

  • Professional Practice: Civil Engineering Major
    Engineers Australia

    The CC02 Associate Degree of Engineering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors are fully accredited by Engineers Australia

    Graduates are recognised as engineering associates and are eligible for Graduate membership with EA.

    The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)

Residential School Requirements

Compulsory Residential School Students of this course will be required to attend a CQUniversity location or other designated location for compulsory residential schools in some units. Students are advised to check unit details to determine whether a unit has a residential component prior to enrolling.
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Practicum/Work Placement

ENEP14004 - Students are required to complete 240 hours of Engineering Professional Practice prior to graduation. Once the students have completed the professional practice requirements, they must enrol in this unit and provide evidence of how they have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 100
2023 176
2022 209
2021 225
2020 238
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of the community to create solutions for a sustainable future, in accordance with the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics. In doing so, you will strive to serve the community ahead of other personal or sectarian interests.
  • Demonstrating integrity, scientific and technical competence, exude leadership qualities and promote sustainability, in the course of your professional practice.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Being reflective with personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
  • Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
  • Approaching difficult situations with diplomacy and refraining from using inappropriate words/actions either verbally or in written communication.
  • Accepting that your professional practice is a human-centric activity and that you must therefore, develop your ability to work well with others.
  • Having the desire to solve problems in order to improve the standard of living of the people in the community.
Legal Compliance

Examples are:

  • Understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures applicable in work practice.
  • Complying with rules and regulations that apply in your practice location.
  • Recognising and positively responding to any legal compliance issues that arise and bringing them to the attention of the appropriate stakeholders.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Listening to other's point of view and actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
  • Presenting in front of a range of audiences including academics, students and industry personnel.
  • Establishing rapport with clients from differing socio-cultural environments in the delivery of projects and respond appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as in the professional practice environment.
  • Competently and appropriately constructing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
  • Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge into a logical and legible report, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional requirements.
  • Accessing a computer for your studies, and possessing basic computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Being adept and proficient in the use of discipline specific computer systems and able to analyse, manipulate and display scientific information.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in professional practice.
  • Discerning the wide variety of socio-economic environments that practice takes place in, and providing effective professional solutions to all these stakeholders.
  • Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in projects and services.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear professional documentation which meets legal requirements.
  • Retrieving correct information from appropriate sources, processing it and converting it into simpler terms if required.
  • Demonstrating competency in applying appropriate mathematical knowledge and skills to make calculations that represent a system.
  • Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to make accurate interpretation of system response data.
  • Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a range of projects and services.
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

  • Accurately using instruments for measurements.
  • Observing and detecting subtle changes in responses to systems using instrumentation.
  • Having sufficient auditory ability to be capable of hearing warnings when on site.
  • Interacting effectively with stakeholders including clients, members of the community, tradespeople and other members of the professional team.
  • Using a computer and other professional tools.
  • Climbing a ladder or steep stairs, walking along scaffolding and traversing a construction site.
Relational Skills

Examples are:

  • Patience - is valuable when it comes to dealing with picky or difficult clients, complex long-term projects or colleagues who are slow and hard to keep on task.
  • Trustworthiness - an invaluable asset to employers, who not only feel comfortable with the individual’s honesty and ethical values, but believe they will do what they say when they say they will do it.
  • Reliability - is an important relational skill in every profession, whether it relates to showing up for work on time, performing duties as assigned, or meeting crucial deadlines.
  • Empathy - being able to consistently look at and understand the perspective of others is a relational skill that’s highly valued in the customer service arena.
  • Influence - Having the ability to effectively persuade and influence others is a valuable relational workplace skill. An influential employee is typically intuitive and able to read people, which is an asset in many professional venues.
Reflective Skills

Examples are:

  • Read - around the topics you are learning about or want to learn about and develop
  • Ask - others about the way they do things and why
  • Watch - what is going on around you
  • Feel - pay attention to your emotions, what prompts them, and how you deal with negative ones
  • Talk - share your views and experiences with others
  • Think - learn to value time spent thinking about your work
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Actively participating in activities related to the course and professional experience.
  • Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in performing professional skills and services during set time frames.
  • Showing persistence when learning a new concept, seeing it as a challenge to be solved rather than an insurmountable obstacle.
Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

  • Conducting repairs to professional systems.
  • Transporting field equipment during the data collection phase of projects.
  • Traversing uneven ground on construction sites.
  • Manipulating instruments in tests and measurements.
  • Using knobs and dials in equipment used for field data collection.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Communicating with respect.
  • Consulting all stakeholders.
  • Creating and sustaining professional networks.
  • Listening to clients and stakeholders regarding their needs.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Using some of the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Being familiar with computer operating systems.
  • Being able to use keyboard and mouse.
  • Being able to connect to a Wifi network.
  • Being familiar with video communication software such as Skype or Zoom.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Civil Engineering Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply basic mathematical, science, and engineering knowledge and skills to the civil engineering discipline
  • 2. Analyse and design basic structural members using fundamental theories and design guides
  • 3. Test and classify soils in accordance with Australian Standards for geotechnical engineering
  • 4. Examine basic hydraulic systems and hydrological processes
  • 5. Survey traffic movements and design road geometry accordingly
  • 6. Apply project and risk management tools and techniques to plan and implement engineering projects
  • 7. Apply lifelong learning skills to respond to changes in contextual factors impacting contemporary civil engineering
  • 8. Demonstrate professional skills for engineering associates, including promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations, and technical drawings.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
Electrical Engineering Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply basic mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge and skills to the electrical engineering discipline
  • 2. Solve well-defined problems in electrical power systems and machines using established techniques and tools
  • 3. Design circuits for electronics and control systems applications
  • 4. Competently perform practical activities in electrical circuits, power systems, machines, electronics, and control systems
  • 5. Apply project management tools and techniques to plan and implement engineering projects
  • 6. Apply lifelong learning skills to respond to changes in contextual factors impacting contemporary electrical engineering
  • 7. Demonstrate professional skills for electrical engineering associates, including promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations, and technical drawings.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
Engineering Geology Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply basic mathematics, science, and engineering skills and knowledge to solve well-defined engineering geology problems
  • 2. Identify and evaluate properties in the formation of ore bodies, host rocks, and associated geological structures using geological knowledge, geographic information systems, and remote sensing
  • 3. Evaluate the application of Australian mining legislation and management techniques to ensure safe, ethical, efficient, and environmentally sustainable mining operations
  • 4. Apply project and risk management tools and techniques to plan and implement engineering projects
  • 5. Apply lifelong learning skills to respond to changes in contextual factors impacting contemporary engineering geology
  • 6. Demonstrate professional skills for engineering associates, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations, and technical drawings.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
Mechanical Engineering Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply basic mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge and skills to the mechanical engineering discipline
  • 2. Analyse and design machine elements using the knowledge of engineering materials and stress analysis based on relevant design standards and codes
  • 3. Analyse and design mechanical systems by applying the principles of mechanics, dynamics, and control
  • 4. Analyse and design energy generation and conversion systems by applying the principles of thermodynamics, fluid machinery, and hydraulics
  • 5. Apply project and risk management tools and techniques to plan and implement engineering projects
  • 6. Apply lifelong learning skills to respond to changes in contextual factors impacting contemporary mechanical engineering
  • 7. Demonstrate professional skills for engineering associates, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations, and technical drawings.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
Resources Engineering Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Apply basic mathematics, science, and engineering skills and knowledge to solve well-defined resources engineering problems
  • 2. Identify geological properties and formation of ore bodies, host rocks, and associated structures
  • 3. Evaluate the application of Australian mining legislation and management techniques to produce safe, ethical, efficient, and environmentally sustainable resources in engineering operations
  • 4. Evaluate the safety and efficiency of mining methods applied to specific ore-bodies
  • 5. Apply project and risk management tools and techniques to plan and implement resources engineering projects
  • 6. Apply lifelong learning skills to respond to changes in contextual factors impacting contemporary resources engineering projects
  • 7. Demonstrate professional skills for engineering associates, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations, and technical drawings.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36


To complete this course, you must pass all units in the Core Structure and one Major. The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners Site which lists all units for this course.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
ENEG11005 Introduction to Contemporary Engineering
MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics
ENEG11006 Engineering Statics
ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy

Engineering Professional Practice

This course has 240 hours of Engineering Professional Practice requirement prior to graduation. 'Undergraduate Engineering Course' Moodle meta-site will provide you with information about the work experience requirements of the accreditation body, the evidence you need to collect, and information on how to create the ePortfolio that you will use to accumulate evidence of your professional practice exposure throughout the course of study. In one of the later terms of study, after you have completed your professional practice requirements, you must enrol into the following unit to provide evidence of how you have attained the professional engineering practice exposure required by Engineers Australia. Note that this unit is zero credits and is at no cost to you.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEP14004 Engineering Practice Experience
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Civil Engineering Major

Number of units: 9 Total credit points: 60

The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course.

You will complete the following units:

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENEC12008 Geotechnical Engineering
ENAC12002 Steel and Concrete Design
ENTC12004 Civil Construction
ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
ENEC12009 Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences
ENEC12010 Hydraulics and Hydrology
ENEC12011 Transport Systems

Capstone Project

Finally, you will complete a capstone project that will confirm your ability to work as an Engineering Associate. This is a 12-credit point (12cp) project unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAG12002 Engineering Associate Project
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Electrical Engineering Major

Number of units: 9 Total credit points: 60

The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course.

You will study the following units:

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAE12013 Electrical Components and Circuit Analysis
ENAE12003 Control Technology
ENEE12015 Electrical Power Engineering
ENAE12006 Electrical Machines and Drives
ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers
ENEX12002 Introductory Electronics
ENAX12001 Power Electronics Applications
ENEE13022 Communication Technology

Capstone Project

Finally, you will complete a capstone project that will confirm your ability to work as an Engineering Associate. This is a 12-credit point (12cp) project unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAG12002 Engineering Associate Project
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Engineering Geology Major

Number of units: 9 Total credit points: 60

The Engineering Geology major is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

The Engineering Geology major is endorsed by The Minerals Industry National Associate Degree (MINAD) Program which was established through the Minerals Tertiary Education Council (MTEC), a sub-committee of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

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You will study the following units:

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
GEOG19021 Geographic Information Systems
ENAR12015 Structural Geology and Sedimentology
CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter
ENEC12008 Geotechnical Engineering
ENAR12004 Mine Management and Safety
ENAR12014 Introduction to Mining Technology
ENAR12016 Earth Science
ENAR13001 Economic Geology

Capstone Project

Finally, you will complete a capstone project that will confirm your ability to work as an Engineering Associate. This is a 12-credit point (12cp) project unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAG12002 Engineering Associate Project
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Mechanical Engineering Major

Number of units: 9 Total credit points: 60

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You will study the following units:

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAM12003 Engineering Fluids
ENEM12008 Solid Materials Handling
ENAM12005 Thermal Energy Plant
ENAM12006 Mechanical Component Selection
ENAM12004 Dynamics
ENTM12006 Industrial Fluid Power
ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers
ENEM12009 Structural Mechanics

Capstone Project

Finally, you will complete a capstone project that will confirm your ability to work as an Engineering Associate. This is a 12-credit point (12cp) project unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAG12002 Engineering Associate Project
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Resources Engineering Major

Number of units: 9 Total credit points: 60

The Resources major is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

The Resources major is endorsed by The Minerals Industry National Associate Degree (MINAD) Program which was established through the Minerals Tertiary Education Council (MTEC), a sub-committee of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course.

You will study the following units:

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAR12014 Introduction to Mining Technology
ENAR12013 Mine Planning and Design
ENAR12004 Mine Management and Safety
ENAR12006 Rock Engineering
ENEG11008 Materials for Engineers
ENAR12016 Earth Science
ENEC12009 Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences
ENAR13001 Economic Geology

Capstone Project

Finally, you will complete a capstone project that will confirm your ability to work as an Engineering Associate. This is a double-unit (12cp) project unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENAG12002 Engineering Associate Project
More Details
Recommended study schedule
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.

Students of this course are generally employed in industry and are therefore assumed to be studying part-time. The usual progression rate for a part-time student is 2 units per term. Students wishing to study in excess of 2 units per term must apply in writing to the Course Coordinator.

Course Planners

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Engineering practice (work experience) and report
An integral part of the course, and a requirement of Engineers Australia for course accreditation, is a minimum of six weeks of approved work experience in an engineering environment.

As proof of work experience, students will be required to submit a formal report indicating the type of work done, the degree of responsibility involved, the person(s) to whom the student was directly responsible, and the general activities of the employer. This report should be certified by the employer. Refer to ‘Engineering Practice' document located here for further information on work experience documentation required.

You should ensure that you submit your report in a timely manner prior to your expected graduation date. You will be assessed for eligibility to graduate immediately following Certification of Grades in your final Term of study. Please allow a 2 week turn-around time for assessment of your report. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a delay to your graduation date.

Please note: That even if you are working full-time in industry whilst studying, you must still submit a report. However, if you are carrying out appropriate engineering work, you can use your normal employment as the basis of your report.

Articulation and credit transfer
The course allows the recognition of students' appropriate previous study and experience gained from working in industry, through 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL) and 'Recognition of Current Competencies' (RCC). Students will be assessed for credit transfer on a case-by-case basis and will be required to nominate units they wish to be considered for exemption from. Grounds for that exemption, through students' demonstration of prior achievement of the CQUniversity units' learning outcomes, must be documented and assessed as satisfactory by the Course Committee.

Students may only gain credit transfer for up to 67% of the overall course, on a units of credit basis, with a majority of Advanced Level units studied.

We are unable to assess credit transfer until potential students accept an offer to study with the University, however you are welcome to do a self assessment by using our Credit Transfer Kit.

http://www.cqu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12952/Credit-Tranfer-Kit-for-Engineering-Courses.pdf

Please note that study undertaken more than10 years ago is not normally considered unless the applicant can supply certified documents showing that they have been continually using the required skills in the work force. Generally only TAFE diploma level or above is recognised for credit at tertiary level.

Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.

Transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering courses

All CQUniversity Associate Degree of Engineering course plans have a defined articulation path into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) and Bachelor of Engineering (BE) courses. Students considering articulation into the BET or BE should contact their Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) at http://contactus.cqu.edu.au

Computing Requirements

It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email and the Internet.

It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that would include but not be limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission