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 work in support of professional engineers or engineering technologists in a team environment.
Civil engineers are typically involved in planning design and maintenance of physical infrastructure systems including to 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, design, installation, maintenance and operation of machines, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid systems, materials handling systems, manufacturing equipment and process plant.
Electrical engineers typically specialise in systems design, development and maintenance of systems associated with electrical power and energy including electricity generation and distribution, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.
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.
Duration | 4 years part-time |
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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 | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | ADEng |
AQF Level | Level 6: Associate Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English, science subjects and maths
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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Compulsory Residential School | All courses in this program are offered in distance (external) mode. Students of this program will be required to attend the CQUniversity Rockhampton campus for compulsory residential schools in some courses. Students are advised to check course details to determine whether a course has a residential component prior to enrolling. |
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- Students are required to complete a total of 6 weeks industry practice. Refer to More Details for further information. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2022 | 215 |
2021 | 225 |
2020 | 238 |
2019 | 219 |
2018 | 222 |
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.
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Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Students intending to study in any of the civil, mechanical or electrical plans enrol in a common first 2 years:
Please note: * There is a compulsory 3 day residential school for ENAG11008 Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice held early in Term 1. Non attendance may result in forced withdrawal from the course.
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11008 | Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice | |
MATH11160 | Technology Mathematics |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11002 | Energy & Electricity | |
ENAG11003 | Engineering Materials |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11001 | Engineering Drafting | |
ENAG11005 | Mechanics |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11007 | Engineering Investigation and Analysis | |
ENTG11001 | Computer Aided Drafting |
Civil, mechanical or electrical students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. The recommended study schedule for the Years 3 and 4 of these plans are shown below.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12003 | Applied Structural Analysis | |
ENAC12005 | Geology & Geomechanics |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12006 | Road Engineering | |
ENAR12005 | Surveying and Mapping |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTC12004 | Civil Construction | |
ENAC12007 | Hydraulics & Hydrology |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12002 | Steel and Concrete Design | |
ENAC12004 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Civil) |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12013 | Electrical Components and Circuit Analysis | |
ENAE12014 | Digital Devices and Applications |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12015 | Analogue Devices and Applications | |
ENAE12007 | Electrical Power Systems |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12006 | Electrical Machines and Drives | |
ENAE12002 | Computer Aided Drafting Design (Electrical/Electronic) |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12003 | Control Technology | |
ENAE12004 | Industrial Data Communications |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12006 | Mechanical Component Selection | |
ENTM12005 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical) |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12003 | Engineering Fluids | |
ENAM12001 | Bulk Handling Equipment |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12002 | Mechanical Analysis | |
ENTM12006 | Industrial Fluid Power |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12004 | Dynamics | |
ENAM12005 | Thermal Energy Plant |
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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