As a Bachelor of Engineering Technology student, you will develop and demonstrate technical engineering knowledge and skills in civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, integrating problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. This CQUniversity engineering course incorporates Project Based Learning, providing you the opportunity to learn in context, in formal and informal learning environments such as workshops, classes and project studios. Teamwork and problem solving skills are learned alongside technical content in exciting real-world engineering contexts.
The course consists of a common first level after which students select their major in either civil engineering (structural or municipal transportation), electrical engineering (electrical control or electrical power) or mechanical engineering (design, energy or process).
This course is available in distance mode, allowing students the flexibility to study if they are in a remote location or if they are working and cannot attend face-to-face classes. Distance students will attend residential schools associated with some units in the course in order to develop practical skills and to network with staff and students in the course. They will also interact with staff and students via online unit websites.
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology may also be used as an alternative entry pathway into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Bachelor of Engineering Technology students study many of the same units as Bachelor of Engineering students but in a narrower discipline area.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology graduates enjoy a wide variety of challenging career options across a range of industries and government sectors. As an Engineering Technologist you will apply your problem-solving skills and knowledge of scientific fundamentals to the design, testing, inspection, adaptation, commissioning, management or operation of on-site equipment, plant and sustainable systems.
Engineering Technologists, having specialised in one of the disciplines of civil (structural), civil (municipal/transportation), mechanical (process), mechanical (energy), mechanical (design), electrical (electrical power) or electrical (control), find employment in national and international public and private industry sectors including the energy, transportation, manufacturing, process, construction, mining and education industries.
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology course is based on the project-based learning philosophy which offers the opportunity to learn in context. This approach is designed to produce work-ready graduates with industry-relevant skills.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
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) | BEngTech |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
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 |
Rank Threshold | SR 66 | ATAR 66 |
Domestic students: Prerequisite - English, Maths B
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, 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 within the last 5 years of:
completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the 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 as below.
6, with a minimum 6.0 for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of
commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Domestic Students - Recommended study - Physics, Mathematics C, Graphics
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. On average 1 residential school per part-time year of study. |
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Click here to view all Residential Schools |
- 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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2024 | 39 |
2023 | 32 |
2022 | 36 |
2021 | 36 |
2020 | 29 |
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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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||||||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||||||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||||||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||||||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||||||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||||||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||||||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||||||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||||||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||||||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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In order to complete this course, you must:
The More Details tab has a link to the Course Planners for this course.
Note that full-time students generally enrol in 24uc per term and part-time students (working more than 20 hours a week) generally enrol in a half-load i.e. 12uc per term.
In the Core structure, Fundamentals of Professional Engineering Practice is a 12uc unit which assists your transition to university study. All other Core units are 6uc.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11005 | Introduction to Contemporary Engineering | |
MATH11218 | Applied Mathematics | |
ENEG11006 | Engineering Statics | |
ENEG11007 | Engineering Industry Project Investigation | |
ENEG11008 | Materials for Engineers | |
MATH11219 | Applied Calculus | |
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy |
Number of units: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
ENEC12009 | Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences | |
ENEC12010 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | |
ENEC12011 | Transport Systems | |
ENEC12012 | Stress Analysis | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the following choices. Each plug-in is 30uc.
The Municipal Transportation plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13014 | Water Supply and Wastewater Technology | |
ENEC14017 | Water Resources Engineering | |
ENEC14016 | Traffic and Transportation Engineering |
The Structural plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13015 | Steel and Timber Design | |
ENEC13017 | Advanced Structural Analysis | |
ENEC13016 | Concrete Technology and Design | |
ENEC14014 | Structural and Geotechnical Design |
In addition to the units listed above, there is 1 elective slot (6uc) in the civil major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Course Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Course Advisor to discuss.
At the end of your course, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project units.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
Number of units: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics | |
ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the choices below. Each plug-in is 36uc.
The Electrical Control plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
ENEX13001 | Industrial Control and Automation | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics | |
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design |
The Electrical Power plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
ENEE14007 | Electrical Machines and Drives Applications | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics |
At the end of your course, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
Number of units: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEM12008 | Solid Materials Handling | |
ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEM13018 | Materials and Manufacturing |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the choices below. Each plug-in is 24uc.
The Mechanical Design plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM14015 | Dynamic System Modelling and Control | |
ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery |
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13015 | Design of Machine Elements | |
ENEM13012 | Maintenance Engineering |
The Mechanical Energy plug-in has the following units:
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM14014 | Capstone Thermofluid Engineering | |
ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery |
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics |
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM13017 | Heat Transfer Engineering | |
ENEM14011 | Energy Conversion |
In addition to the units listed above, there are 2 elective slots (12uc) in the mechanical major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Course Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Course Advisor.
At the end of your course, you will complete a final year engineering project over 2 terms. The final year engineering project confirms your ability to work as an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle
All students should regularly check the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle for the latest information, including key staff contacts, intensive class schedules, student mobility and exchange opportunities, cadetships and scholarships, social events and student societies, and final-year project advice.
Course Planners
Course planners are online for each major, full-time or part-time study option, and commencing term. Students are also encouraged to create a personalised planner if obtaining credit, advance standing or studying at an alternate pace. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle includes instructions for obtaining your personalised course planner.
Mobility and Exchange
This course supports overseas study through a short-term mobility practicum as part of the elective ENEG13001 Humanitarian Engineering Project or a semester exchange experience at an approved overseas institution. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle includes current mobility and exchange programs, application instructions and staff contacts for inquiries.
Cadetships
Flexible and online course delivery options provide support for working students. The CQUniversity Engineering Cadetship model allows students to enter the engineering workforce from their first year of study. Cadets can extend their learning by directly applying new knowledge to workplace scenarios and learning from working with engineers and associates. All cadets are paid, and many are also offered full sponsorship of course tuition fees. Cadetship opportunities are posted on the CQUniversity Engineering Cadetships Website.
Course Articulation
The undergraduate engineering courses include a common foundation year, allowing students to articulate between courses with minimal or no additional study should their circumstances or career aspirations change. Students may also change their major during their first year of study. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle contains instructions and staff contacts for inquiries.
High School Course Pathways
Students can consider taking any of the several pathways designed to ease their transition into the course. Pathways for high school graduates commence in Year 11 and include reduced mathematics units to study by completing Mathematical Methods, early study of engineering units while at high school through CQUniversity’s Start Uni Now (SUN) program, and credit for other units by completing Engineering General and/or Design General with extra-curricular activities if supported at high school. Prospective students can request further information on engineering course pathways by emailing our college professional team SETAdmin@cqu.edu.au).
Mature-age Course Pathways
Mature-age students who do not meet the course entry requirements should contact our college professional team (SETAdmin@cqu.edu.au) to explore alternate pathways before committing to CQUniversity’s Skills for Tertiary Education Preparation Studies (STEPS) program.
Distinction
The distinction level is determined by the grade point average (GPA) of the first attempts of all second- and third-level units with numerical codes 12### or 13###. To be eligible for distinction, students must study at least 72 credit units at CQUniversity and achieve an overall GPA of at least 5.00.
Engineering Professional Practice
This course includes mandatory professional practice, as explained in the handbook.
Additional entry requirements
Students must have a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance to study either of the two Aircraft Maintenance Majors. This Diploma will award 1.5 years of advanced standing, enabling course completion in 1.5 years of full-time study.