On successful completion of a CQUniversity Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Specialisation) program graduates should have an:
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 | 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) | 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 - Prerequisites - English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA);
International students - refer to the international student section.
Domestic Students - Recommended study - Physics
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Optional Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some courses. On average 1 residential school per part-time year of study. |
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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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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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Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Note: The recommended study progressions shown below are for a part-time student i.e. 12 units of credit per term (courses may be either 6 or 12 units of credit). Year 1 and 2 courses will be available both internally and externally. Students are advised to check availability of Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 courses.
All students enrol in a common first two years and then select a specialist stream. In these common years students must complete the following:
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11001 | Engineering Skills 1 |
* PLEASE NOTE:
There is a compulsory 5 day residential school for ENEG11001 Engineering Skills 1 held during Week One of Term One. Non attendance may result in forced withdrawal from the course.
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11002 | Engineering Skills 2 |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PHYS11184 | Engineering Physics A | |
MATH11218 | Applied Mathematics |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PHYS11185 | Engineering Physics B | |
MATH11219 | Applied Calculus |
Upon completion of the common first and second year courses, students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. Seven plans are offered:
Number of units: 14 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12007 | Analysis of Structures | |
ENEC13009 | Hydraulics |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering | |
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTC12004 | Civil Construction | |
ENTC12006 | Hydrology and Water Engineering |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC14015 | Traffic Engineering | |
ENAC12004 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Civil) |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENEC14013 | Concrete Structures |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation | |
ENAR12005 | Surveying and Mapping |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 14 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12007 | Analysis of Structures | |
ENTC12004 | Civil Construction |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering | |
ENEC13010 | Solid Mechanics |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13011 | Steel Structures | |
ENEC14013 | Concrete Structures |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | |
ENAR12005 | Surveying and Mapping |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13009 | Hydraulics | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 12 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics | |
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13014 | Machines, Drives & Control |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE14004 | Electronic Communications | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 13 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13014 | Machines, Drives & Control |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE14004 | Electronic Communications | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 13 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12007 | Statics & Dynamics | |
ENAR12010 | Mine Product Handling |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13011 | Fluid and Electrical Drive Systems |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM14012 | Solid Mechanics and Computational Analysis. | |
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTM12005 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical) | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM14013 | Engineering Plant Design | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 12 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12007 | Statics & Dynamics | |
ENTM12006 | Industrial Fluid Power |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13011 | Fluid and Electrical Drive Systems |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13013 | Mechanical Systems |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM14011 | Energy Conversion | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation | |
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 Technology Project Implementation.
Number of units: 13 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12007 | Statics & Dynamics | |
ENAR12010 | Mine Product Handling |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEG12005 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12004 | Engineering Design & Management Planning |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12006 | Engineering Design & Management Implementation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13011 | Fluid and Electrical Drive Systems |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics | |
ENEM14012 | Solid Mechanics and Computational Analysis. |
Year 6 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTM12006 | Industrial Fluid Power | |
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning |
Year 6 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM14013 | Engineering Plant Design | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
* See More details for information on enrolling into your Project courses ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning and ENTG13001 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.