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
The CV87 Graduate Diploma of Engineering is a postgraduate award suited for three or four-year qualified engineers with an opportunity to develop further skills and knowledge in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering disciplines. The award is both an interim and an exit award. In this course, you will complete 48 credit points by choosing units from your core discipline along with some electives from project management, construction management or information technology. This course is delivered in mixed mode, giving you the flexibility to study while working or living in a remote location. On completion of the Graduate Diploma, you may continue your study and obtain a Master of Engineering degree.
Career Information
This course is designed to give you continued professional development opportunities in a discipline area that enhances your employability or is of interest to you. You may wish to study units in sustainability, mining, project management or rail, building on your existing undergraduate qualification. Alternatively, you may wish to increase your knowledge in a second engineering discipline.
This course structure allows you to choose the units that suit your career goals while also providing you with a postgraduate qualification.
Course Details
Duration
1 years full-time or 2 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned
48
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 postgraduate 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
Postgraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal)
GradDipEng
AQF Level
Level 8: Graduate Diploma
Admission Codes
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
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 3 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2026
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2019
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019
Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2019
Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2018
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2018
Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2018
Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2017
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2017
Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2017
Distance
Melbourne
Perth
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2016
Distance
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Distance
Rockhampton
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Online
Term 2 - 2026
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2026
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2025
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2025
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 3 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2017
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2017
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2017
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2016
Melbourne
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Rockhampton
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
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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.
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
1.
Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder requirements in complex engineering scenarios
2.
Design innovative solutions that satisfy stakeholder requirements
3.
Apply advanced technical knowledge and skills in the design process
4.
Work collaboratively in diverse and complex teams
5.
Demonstrate critical self-review and self-management
6.
Communicate effectively across a range of contexts.
Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors
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1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters