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CC31 - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Overview
Compulsory Residential School
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 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a strong focus on learning in context so you will apply theory to authentic scenarios throughout your course.
In your first year, you will develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and professional practice together with learning foundation technical content. In Term 2 of Year 1, you will undertake an authentic industry project with work integrated learning. By the end of first year, you will have experienced engineering projects from different disciplines which will assist you to decide which engineering discipline you wish to pursue: civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or mining.
Second year is all about gaining in-depth discipline-specific knowledge and skills. Every unit you study will include a mini project and at least one unit each term will include a major project which will give you an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you have gained in the unit to deliver a tangible engineering outcome. Should you decide during second year that you do not wish to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you can apply to change course to an Associate Degree of Engineering in your chosen discipline and receive credits for relevant units already completed under the bachelor degree.
In the third and fourth years of your course, you will develop a deeper understanding of the foundation knowledge that you gained in first and second year. In some units, you will explore specific aspects of your discipline. You will also complete 3 project units where you will work on authentic projects, sometimes with an industry mentor. In the civil, electrical and mechanical majors, you will have the opportunity to choose electives that will enhance your career prospects in your chosen field. Finally, you will complete a major individual project to confirm your ability to work as a professional engineer.
This course is available in on-campus and distance mode, giving you flexibility to study even if working or living in a remote location.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may also be used as an alternative entry pathway to Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) for students who do not meet the entry requirements for that course.
Career Information
As a professional engineer, you will create change by developing new technologies and solutions to improve working and living standards for the community while protecting the environment. Professional engineers engage with people from all sections of society. They must listen to societal needs and apply their knowledge of science, technology, mathematics, and engineering standards to design, prototype, implement, operate and maintain solutions to complex problems.
Civil engineers are typically involved in planning, designing and maintaining physical infrastructure systems, including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems, sewage and industrial waste systems, harbours and railways.
Electrical engineers are typically involved in designing, developing and maintaining electrical power and energy systems, including electricity generation and distribution, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.
Mechanical engineers are typically involved in planning, designing, installing, maintaining and operating machines, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid systems, materials handling systems, manufacturing equipment and process plant.
Resource Systems engineers are typically involved with designing, planning and operating mines and mineral and coal processing plants. They specialise in applying contemporary technologies to increase productivity, sustainability and safety of resource industry (mining and mineral processing) operations. In addition, they will work closely with Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to maintain complex facilities.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 192 |
| 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) | BEng (Hons) |
| AQF Level | Level 8: Bachelor Honours Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Where and when can I start?
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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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 2 - 2025
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2025
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024
Students commencing in Term 2 must have advanced standing for Mathematics demonstrated by thorough knowledge of Mathematical Methods. Addressing mathematics knowledge deficits is not possible as the bridging Foundation Mathematics unit is unavailable in Term 2.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2024
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2023
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay campus and by Mixed Mode (Online). The Resource Systems major is only available at Mackay (domestic only) and Rockhampton, and by Mixed Mode. Please see 'More Details' page for further information.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2022
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay campus and by Mixed Mode (Online). The Resource Systems major is only available at Mackay (domestic only) and Rockhampton, and by Mixed Mode. Please see 'More Details' page for further information.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2021
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2021
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay Campus and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2020
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay Campus and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2019
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2018
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2018
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2017
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2017
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2016
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2015
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some courses in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2015
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
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International Availability
Term 2 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Online
Term 2 - 2024
Students commencing in Term 2 must have advanced standing for Mathematics demonstrated by thorough knowledge of Mathematical Methods. Addressing mathematics knowledge deficits is not possible as the bridging Foundation Mathematics unit is unavailable in Term 2.
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2024
Cairns
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2023
Cairns
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay campus and by Mixed Mode (Online). The Resource Systems major is only available at Mackay (domestic only) and Rockhampton, and by Mixed Mode. Please see 'More Details' page for further information.
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2022
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay campus and by Mixed Mode (Online). The Resource Systems major is only available at Mackay (domestic only) and Rockhampton, and by Mixed Mode. Please see 'More Details' page for further information.
Cairns
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2021
Cairns
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay Campus and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2020
The Mechatronics major is only available at the Mackay Campus and in Mixed Mode (Online). Please see the More Details section of the handbook for further information.
Cairns
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2019
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2018
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2018
Bundaberg
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2017
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2017
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2016
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some units in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2015
Term 2 intake is only available for students with advanced standing. Students must hold a Diploma or above in an Engineering related field or have successfully completed at least some courses in an engineering degree to be eligible. Students entering with advanced standing may have a reduced study load in some terms depending on the credit given for previous study.
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2015
Bundaberg
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Rockhampton
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What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
Entry Requirements
Domestic students
Prerequisite study: English (4, SA), Mathematics B (4, SA)
Note:
Students should have a mathematical knowledge equal to a passing grade in Queensland Mathematics B or an interstate or TAFE equivalent. Prospective students who do not believe they can meet this requirement should contact CQUniversity to discuss available bridging courses.
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom,
Ireland, South Africa or 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:
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a secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12, or
equivalent), or
·
bachelor level qualification study for a period
of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South
Africa, Ireland, or 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.
·
An International English Language Testing System
(IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 6.0
for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
·
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B
only in each of the four components.
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.
Assumed Knowledge
Recommended study: Physics, Graphics, Mathematics C
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
| Compulsory Residential School | All units in this course are offered in distance mode. Some units will have a compulsory Residential Schools for distance students. These Residential Schools give students an opportunity to develop and demonstrate practical skills. The Engineers Australia accreditation guidelines recommend minimum of 40 days of on-campus experience for a professional engineering course offered in distance mode. |
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Practicum/Work Placement
| - There is a requirement for 12 weeks of industry experience prior to graduation. Students must submit a formal report as per the Engineering Practice document including verification of the type of work undertaken. This is in accordance with current recommendations of the accrediting body, Engineers Australia. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 335 |
| 2023 | 296 |
| 2022 | 298 |
| 2021 | 352 |
| 2020 | 343 |
Inherent Requirements
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.
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 engineering 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 engineering practice.
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 engineering 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.
Examples are:
- Understanding and complying with all relevant policies and procedures applicable in engineering 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.
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 engineering projects and responding 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 engineering 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 engineering requirements.
- Accessing a computer for your studies and possessing basic computer knowledge and skills to engage in the online learning environment that may include completing relevant online assessments and participating in online 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 being able to analyse, manipulate and display scientific information.
- Presenting in front of a range of stakeholders including fellow students, academics, and industry representatives
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in engineering practice.
- Discerning the wide variety of socio-economic environments that engineering practice takes place in, and provide effective professional solutions to stakeholders.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in engineering projects and services.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear engineering documentation which meets legal requirements.
- Retrieving correct information from appropriates 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 an engineering system.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to make accurate interpretations of engineering system response data.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a range of engineering projects and services.
Examples are:
- Accurately using instruments for measurements.
- Observing and detecting subtle changes in responses to engineering 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 engineering team.
- Climbing a ladder or steep stairs, walking along scaffolding and traversing a construction site.
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.
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.
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 engineering 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.
Examples are:
- Conducting repairs to engineering systems.
- Transporting field equipment during the data collection phase of engineering projects.
- Traversing uneven ground on construction sites.
- Manipulating instruments in tests and measurements.
- Using knobs and dials in equipment used for field data collection.
Examples are:
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Competently using the internet for a range of study and work-integrated learning activities.
- Using associated electronic devices such as (but not limited to) digital scanners, copiers, cameras and video cameras, a tablet computer or a mobile phone for study activities.
- Completely using video communication software such as Zoom and Skype.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Civil Learning Outcomes
- 1. Design and analyse complex structures that comply with relevant Australian Standards
- 2. Analyse and design geotechnical engineering elements using fundamental concepts including soil classification and properties
- 3. Analyse and design water resource infrastructure by applying hydraulics and hydrology concepts considering Australian Rainfall and Runoff standards
- 4. Evaluate traffic data and road safety issues and apply relevant standards to design transportation infrastructure
- 5. Apply mathematics, science and engineering skills to engineering disciplines
- 6. Scope, research, plan, manage and successfully complete engineering projects autonomously or in teams
- 7. Demonstrate professional skills for civil engineering graduates including effective management of risks, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations and technical drawings.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
Electrical Learning Outcomes
- 1. Analyse and solve complex electrical power systems problems associated with generation, transmission, distribution, protection and renewable energy integration
- 2. Design and analyse complex industrial electrical machines and drive applications
- 3. Analyse, design, implement and test instrumentation and control systems using industry standard software and hardware tools
- 4. Design, analyse and implement complex circuits, embedded systems and industrial communication networks to provide solutions to industrial applications
- 5. Apply mathematics, science and engineering skills to engineering disciplines
- 6. Scope, research, plan, manage and successfully complete engineering projects autonomously or in teams
- 7. Demonstrate professional skills for electrical engineering graduates including effective management of risks, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations and technical drawings.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
Mechanical Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply mathematics, science and engineering skills to engineering disciplines
- 2. Design and analyse machine components and systems by applying principles of materials, statics, stress analysis and machine design using relevant design standards and codes
- 3. Apply dynamic modelling, control and simulation methods to design machine components and systems
- 4. Design and analyse energy generation and energy conversion systems through the application of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
- 5. Design and model fluid machinery by applying fluid mechanics and hydraulics principles
- 6. Scope, research, plan, manage and successfully complete engineering projects autonomously and as part of teams
- 7. Demonstrate professional skills for mechanical engineering graduates including effective management of risks, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations and technical drawings.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
Mechatronics Learning Outcomes
- 1. Solve authentic problems through analyses, design and programming of robotic systems
- 2. Analyse, design and build instrumentation and automated control systems to meet desired industrial needs within realistic constraints
- 3. Analyse complex scenarios and design mechatronics solutions using appropriate industry standard software, hardware and embedded-systems development tools
- 4. Analyse mechatronics systems including parasitics and uncertainties by applying the principles of mechanical engineering design
- 5. Apply mathematics, science and engineering skills to engineering disciplines
- 6. Scope, research, plan, manage and successfully complete engineering projects autonomously or in teams
- 7. Demonstrate professional skills for mechatronics engineering graduates including effective management of risks, promoting sustainable and ethical practice, and disseminating outcomes through reports, presentations and technical drawings.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
Mining Learning Outcomes
- 1. This is not a complete course so it has no Course Learning Outcomes. Students do not graduate from this course but transfer to the University of Queensland course.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | |
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | |
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | |
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | |
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | |
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | |
| 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 Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
Core Structure
| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the Core Structure
- Complete 1 Major
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Civil Major
| Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the civil major, you will study the following intermediate units.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
| ENEC12009 | Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences | |
| ENEC12010 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | |
| MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
| MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
| ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
| ENEC12011 | Transport Systems | |
| ENEC12012 | Stress Analysis | |
You will study the following advanced units.
Please note that ENEC14014, ENEC14016 and ENEC14017 are double credit-point (12uc) units intended to provide an authentic project experience.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEC13015 | Steel and Timber Design | |
| ENEC13017 | Advanced Structural Analysis | |
| ENEC13016 | Concrete Technology and Design | |
| ENEC13014 | Water Supply and Wastewater Technology | |
| ENEC14014 | Structural and Geotechnical Design | |
| ENEC14016 | Traffic and Transportation Engineering | |
| ENEC14017 | Water Resources Engineering | |
In addition to the units listed above, there are 3 elective slots 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). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. 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 a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project units ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
| ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation | |
Electrical Major
| Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the electrical major, you will study the following intermediate units.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
| ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
| MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
| MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
| ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
| ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
| ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics | |
| ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics | |
You will study the following advanced units.
Please note that ENEE14005, ENEE14006 and ENEE14007 are double credit-point (12uc) units intended to provide an authentic project experience.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
| ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
| ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
| ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
| ENEE14005 | Capstone Power and Control Design | |
| ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
| ENEE14007 | Electrical Machines and Drives Applications | |
In addition to the units listed above, there are 3 elective slots in the electrical major.
There is a pre-approved set of electives listed in the Course Planner (the link is in the More Details tab). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. 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 a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project units ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
| ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation | |
Mechanical Major
| Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the mechanical major, you will study the following intermediate units.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
| ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
| MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
| ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
| ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
| ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics | |
| ENEM13018 | Materials and Manufacturing | |
You will study the following advanced units.
Please note that ENEM14014, ENEM14015 and ENEM14016 are double credit-point (12uc) units intended to provide an authentic project experience.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEM13012 | Maintenance Engineering | |
| ENEM12008 | Solid Materials Handling | |
| ENEM14014 | Capstone Thermofluid Engineering | |
| ENEM14015 | Dynamic System Modelling and Control | |
| ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery | |
| ENEM13015 | Design of Machine Elements | |
| ENEM14011 | Energy Conversion | |
In addition to the units listed above, there are 3 elective slots 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). One of your electives must be a professional practice elective. 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 a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project units ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
| ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation | |
Mechatronics Major
| Number of units: 21 | Total credit points: 144 |
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In the mechatronics major, you will study the following intermediate units.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
| ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
| ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
| MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
| MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling | |
| ENEX12002 | Introductory Electronics | |
| ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
| ENEX12001 | Electrical Power and Machines | |
| ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
You will study the following advanced units.
Please note that ENEX14001 Mechatronics Systems Design and ENEE14006 Embedded Microcontrollers are double credit-point (12uc) units intended to provide an authentic project experience.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEX13001 | Industrial Control and Automation | |
| ENEX13002 | Power Electronics | |
| ENEX13003 | Mechanical Design Practice | |
| ENEX13004 | Robotics and Autonomous Systems | |
| ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design | |
| ENEX13005 | Machine Design and Vibrations | |
| ENEX13006 | Thermofluids Theory and Applications | |
| ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
| ENEX14001 | Mechatronics Systems Design | |
In addition to the units listed above, there is 1 elective slot in the mechatronics major.
This is a professional practice elective and must be one of 'Engineering Business Fundamentals', 'Engineering Employment Preparation', or 'Engineering Supervisor Development'.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students may choose to do any of the following: | ||
| ENEP11007 | Engineering Employment Preparation | |
| ENEP12007 | Engineering Business Fundamentals | |
| ENEP12008 | Engineering Leadership | |
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 a professional engineer.
Please see More Details section for information on enrolling into the final year project units ENEG14003 and ENEG14005.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| ENEG14003 | Engineering Honours Project Planning | |
| ENEG14005 | Engineering Honours Project Implementation | |
Mining Major
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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After successfully completing the first two years of study at CQUniversity completing the Core units and the units listed below, students then enrol and transfer their unit credits via QTAC to the University of Queensland where they complete their final two years of study in mining engineering. Under the CQUni - UQ partnership, the mining specialisation is unable to accept international students through CRICOS.
Please note: Mining students need to apply directly to QTAC for third year entry and credit towards a University of Queensland mining engineering degree. The University of Queensland does not offer its units in distance mode so students beginning this major will need to be physically located in Brisbane for the final two years of their study.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
| ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| STAT11048 | Essential Statistics | |
| ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
| ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
| ENAR12014 | Introduction to Mining Technology | |
| ENAR12013 | Mine Planning and Design | |
| ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
After successfully completing the first two years of study at CQUniversity as above, students then enrol and transfer their unit credits via QTAC to the University of Queensland where they complete their final two years of study in mining engineering.
More Details
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.
Honours
Honours Class is determined by the grade point average (GPA) of the first attempts of the four capstone units, excluding ENEG14003 Engineering Honours Project Planning. Capstone units have the numerical code 14### and a weight of 12 credits. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle lists capstone units for all majors. Students must also achieve an overall GPA of at least 5.00 to be eligible for Honours. Failure to meet this GPA will prohibit awarding First or Second Class Honours, regardless of performance in the capstone units. The Third-Class Honours level is not offered for this course.
Engineering Professional Practice
This course includes mandatory professional practice, as explained in the handbook.