As a Bachelor of Engineering Technology student, you will develop and demonstrate technical engineering knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Engineering, integrating problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. This CQUniversity Engineering course incorporates Project-Based Learning, providing you with 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-year unit after which you will select their Major in either Civil Engineering (Structural or Municipal Transportation), Electrical Engineering (Electrical Control or Electrical Power), Mechanical Engineering (Design or Energy) or Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics).
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical majors of this course are available in online mode, allowing you the flexibility to study if you are in a remote location or if you are working and cannot attend face-to-face classes. If you are studying online, you 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. You will also interact with staff and students via online unit websites.
The first 1.5 years of the Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) major must be studied on campus at Aviation Australia Brisbane campus. The final 1.5 years of Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) major is available in both on-campus and online modes. Students who successfully complete the first 1.5 years of this major will be eligible to receive the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Aviation Australia Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) diploma.
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology may also be used as an alternative entry pathway into the CC31 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). The Bachelor of Engineering Technology students in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical majors study many of the same units as CC31 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 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
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:
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.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Note: Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics Major: Students must complete the Aviation Australia Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)
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Domestic Students - Recommended study - Physics, Specialist Mathematics and Design
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CL42 - Diploma of Engineering Studies |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Online 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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Click here to view all Residential Schools |
ENEP14004 - To be eligible for graduation, you must complete 360 hours of Professional Engineering Practice, including a minimum of 240 hours of industry experience. Mandatory work experience is set by the course accreditation body Engineers Australia. In one of your final terms of study, you must enrol into the following zero-credit unit, at no cost to you, and record your Professional Engineering Practice in an ePortfolio. The More Details tab contains a link to the Undergraduate Engineering Course Moodle Meta-site which contains further instructions on completing your Professional Engineering Practice. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 43 |
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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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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: 3 | Total credit points: 24 |
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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 list all units for this course. Note that full-time students generally enrol in 24cp per term and part-time students generally enrol in a half-load of 12cp per term.
Course planners for the Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Majors include the MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics unit. You may opt-out of this unit and complete an additional elective instead if you completed the Mathematics Self-diagnostics Test and achieved satisfactory results. See the More Details tab for how to access the Mathematics Self-Diagnostic Test and for more information on alternate pathways for completing the first-year mathematics units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11005 | Introduction to Contemporary Engineering | |
ENEG11007 | Engineering Industry Project Investigation | |
MATH11218 | Applied Mathematics |
Professional Engineering Practice
To be eligible for graduation, you must complete 360 hours of Professional Engineering Practice, including a minimum of 240 hours of industry experience. Mandatory work experience is set by the course accreditation body Engineers Australia. In one of your final terms of study, you must enrol into the following zero-credit unit, at no cost to you, and record your Professional Engineering Practice in an ePortfolio. The More Details tab contains a link to the Undergraduate Engineering Course Moodle Meta-site which contains further instructions on completing your Professional Engineering Practice.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEP14004 | Engineering Practice Experience |
Number of units: 17 | Total credit points: 120 |
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Introductory and intermediate units of this major may not be scheduled and delivered by CQUniversity staff. It is expected that all the students (domestic and international) coming into this major will come through the Diploma pathway and will be provided credit for relevant units. School of Engineering and Technology is currently in the process of developing a third party teaching agreement with Aviation Australia to deliver these units at the Brisbane and Cairns campuses. Once that agreement is finalised, the units can be offered at CQU and delivered by AA at their campuses.
Introductory units
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTA11011 | Analytical Methods and Physics for Aircraft Maintenance | |
ENTA11012 | Electronic Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance | |
ENTA11013 | Electrical Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance | |
ENTA11014 | Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Practices | |
ENTA11015 | Human Factors and Aviation Legislation | |
ENTA11016 | Aircraft Instrumentation Systems |
Intermediate units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTA12015 | Aerodynamics, Flight Control and Navigation | |
ENTA12016 | Automatic Flight Control and Communication Systems | |
ENTA12017 | Aircraft Systems - Avionics |
Advanced units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13012 | Maintenance Engineering | |
ENEX12003 | Essential Mathematics for Control Systems | |
ENTG13003 | Advanced Materials in Aviation | |
ENTA13021 | Aircraft Communication Systems | |
ENTA13022 | Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems | |
ENTA13023 | Advanced Aircraft Control Systems |
Undergraduate Thesis
At the end of your course, you will complete an undergraduate thesis over two terms. Your thesis confirms your ability to work as an Engineering Technologist. It is strongly recommended to decide your topic based on your career interests. You should organise an Academic Adviser just prior to commencing the thesis planning unit.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
Number of units: 19 | Total credit points: 120 |
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If you are studying the Municipal Transportation plug-in the total number of major units you need to complete is 18.
Introductory units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MATH11247 | Foundation Mathematics | |
MATH11219 | Applied Calculus | |
ENEG11008 | Materials for Engineers | |
ENEG11006 | Engineering Statics | |
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy |
Intermediate Units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEC12009 | Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences | |
ENEC12010 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | |
ENEC12011 | Transport Systems | |
ENEC12012 | Stress Analysis | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications |
Plug-ins
You must study 1 plug-in. You can choose from Municipal Transportation or Structural. Each plug-in is 30cp.
Municipal Transportation Plug-in
ENEC14016 and ENEC14017 are double credit-point (12cp) units intended to provide an authentic project experience.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13014 | Water Supply and Wastewater Technology | |
ENEC14016 | Traffic and Transportation Engineering | |
ENEC14017 | Water Resources Engineering |
Structural Plug-in
ENEC14014 is a double credit-point (12cp) unit intended to provide an authentic project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13015 | Steel and Timber Design | |
ENEC13016 | Concrete Technology and Design | |
ENEC13017 | Advanced Structural Analysis | |
ENEC14014 | Structural and Geotechnical Design |
Elective Units
There is one elective unit. If you opt-out of the MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics unit you must complete one additional elective from the 6cp units available. The More Details tab contains a link to the Course Planner Site where all pre-approved electives are listed. Contact the Head of Course if you want to discuss studying a unit not on the pre-approved list.
Undergraduate Thesis
At the end of your course, you will complete an undergraduate thesis over two terms. Your thesis confirms your ability to work as an Engineering Technologist. It is strongly recommended to decide your topic based on your career interests. You should organise an Academic Adviser just prior to commencing the thesis planning unit.
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: 19 | Total credit points: 120 |
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Introductory units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MATH11247 | Foundation Mathematics | |
MATH11219 | Applied Calculus | |
ENEG11008 | Materials for Engineers | |
ENEG11006 | Engineering Statics | |
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy |
Intermediate Units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
ENEX12002 | Introductory Electronics | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics |
Plug-ins
You must study 1 plug-in. You can choose from Electrical Control or Electrical Power. Each plug-in is 30cp.
Electrical Control Plug-in
ENEE14006 is a double credit-point (12cp) unit intended to provide an authentic project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEX13001 | Industrial Control and Automation | |
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers |
Electrical Power Plug-in
ENEE14007 is a double credit-point (12cp) unit intended to provide an authentic project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEE14007 | Electrical Machines and Drives Applications |
Elective Units
If you opt-out of the MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics unit you must complete one elective from the 6cp units available. The More Details tab contains a link to the Course Planner Site where all pre-approved electives are listed. Contact the Head of Course if you want to discuss studying a unit not on the pre-approved list.
Undergraduate Thesis
At the end of your course, you will complete an undergraduate thesis over two terms. Your thesis confirms your ability to work as an Engineering Technologist. It is strongly recommended to decide your topic based on your career interests. You should organise an Academic Adviser just prior to commencing the thesis planning unit.
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: 19 | Total credit points: 120 |
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Introductory units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MATH11247 | Foundation Mathematics | |
MATH11218 | Applied Mathematics | |
ENEG11008 | Materials for Engineers | |
ENEG11006 | Engineering Statics | |
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy |
Intermediate Units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEM12008 | Solid Materials Handling | |
ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
ENEM13018 | Materials and Manufacturing |
Plug-ins
You must study 1 plug-in. You can choose from Mechanical Design or Mechanical Energy. Each plug-in is 30cp.
Mechanical Design Pug-in
ENEM14015 is a double credit-point (12cp) unit intended to provide an authentic project experience.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEX13003 | Mechanical Design Practice | |
ENEM13015 | Design of Machine Elements | |
ENEM14015 | Dynamic System Modelling and Control |
Mechanical Energy Plug-in
ENEM14014 is a double credit-point (12cp) unit intended to provide an authentic project experience.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics | |
ENEM14011 | Energy Conversion | |
ENEM14014 | Capstone Thermofluid Engineering |
Elective Units
There is one elective unit. If you opt-out of the MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics unit you must complete one additional elective from the 6cp units available. The More Details tab contains a link to the Course Planner Site where all pre-approved electives are listed. Contact the Head of Course if you want to discuss studying a unit not on the pre-approved list.
Undergraduate Thesis
At the end of your course, you will complete an undergraduate thesis over two terms. Your thesis confirms your ability to work as an Engineering Technologist. It is strongly recommended to decide your topic based on your career interests. You should organise an Academic Adviser just prior to commencing the thesis planning unit.
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.