As an engineering associate you can focus on applications and interactions within systems. Engineering associates combine a sound engineering understanding with modern technology to apply and adapt sustainable engineering practices for communities, society and the environment in general. Engineering associates often work in support of professional engineers or engineering technologists in a team environment.
Civil engineers are typically involved in planning design and maintenance of physical infrastructure systems including to construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems, sewage and industrial waste systems, harbours and railways.
Mechanical engineers are typically involved in planning, design, installation, maintenance and operation of machines, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid systems, materials handling systems, manufacturing equipment and process plant.
Electrical engineers typically specialise in systems design, development and maintenance of systems associated with electrical power and energy including electricity generation and distribution, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.
Associate Degree of Engineering graduates will enjoy rewarding career opportunities across various industries and government sectors. As an engineering associate, you will apply your knowledge of engineering principles to the testing, inspection, adaptation, commissioning, management and operation of plants, specialist equipment and systems. In addition, you may complete minor designs and prepare drawings or specifications for others to use in manufacturing or construction.
Engineering associates, having specialised in civil, electrical, geology, mechanical or resources disciplines, find employment in national and international public and private industry sectors, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, processing, construction, mining and education.
The Associate Degree of Engineering course employs the project-based learning philosophy to learn in context and produce work-ready graduates with industry-relevant skills.
Duration | 4 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | ADEng |
AQF Level | Level 6: Associate Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 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 |
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Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English, science subjects and maths
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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Compulsory Residential School | All courses in this program are offered in distance (external) mode. Students of this program will be required to attend the CQUniversity Rockhampton campus for compulsory residential schools in some courses. Students are advised to check course details to determine whether a course has a residential component prior to enrolling. |
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- Students are required to complete a total of 6 weeks industry practice. Refer to More Details for further information. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 166 |
2023 | 176 |
2022 | 209 |
2021 | 225 |
2020 | 238 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Students intending to study in any of the civil, mechanical or electrical plans enrol in a common first 2 years:
Please note: * There is a compulsory 3 day residential school for ENAG11008 Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice held early in Term 1. Non attendance may result in forced withdrawal from the course.
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11008 | Professional and Sustainable Engineering Practice | |
MATH11160 | Technology Mathematics |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11002 | Energy & Electricity | |
ENAG11003 | Engineering Materials |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11001 | Engineering Drafting | |
ENAG11005 | Mechanics |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAG11007 | Engineering Investigation and Analysis | |
ENTG11001 | Computer Aided Drafting |
Civil, mechanical or electrical students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. The recommended study schedule for the Years 3 and 4 of these plans are shown below.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12003 | Applied Structural Analysis | |
ENAC12005 | Geology & Geomechanics |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12006 | Road Engineering | |
ENAR12005 | Surveying and Mapping |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTC12004 | Civil Construction | |
ENAC12007 | Hydraulics & Hydrology |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAC12002 | Steel and Concrete Design | |
ENAC12004 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Civil) |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12013 | Electrical Components and Circuit Analysis | |
ENAE12014 | Digital Devices and Applications |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12015 | Analogue Devices and Applications | |
ENAE12007 | Electrical Power Systems |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12006 | Electrical Machines and Drives | |
ENAE12002 | Computer Aided Drafting Design (Electrical/Electronic) |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAE12003 | Control Technology | |
ENAE12004 | Industrial Data Communications |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12006 | Mechanical Component Selection | |
ENTM12005 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical) |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12003 | Engineering Fluids | |
ENAM12001 | Bulk Handling Equipment |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12002 | Mechanical Analysis | |
ENTM12006 | Industrial Fluid Power |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENAM12004 | Dynamics | |
ENAM12005 | Thermal Energy Plant |
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.
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).
Engineering Professional Practice
This course includes mandatory professional practice, as explained in the handbook.