As a Bachelor of Engineering Technology student, you will develop and demonstrate technical engineering knowledge and skills in civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, integrating problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. This CQUniversity engineering course incorporates Project Based Learning, providing you 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 level after which students select their major in either civil engineering (structural or municipal transportation), electrical engineering (electrical control or electrical power) or mechanical engineering (design, energy or process).
This course is available in distance mode, allowing students the flexibility to study if they are in a remote location or if they are working and cannot attend face-to-face classes. Distance students will attend residential schols associated with some units in the course in order to develop practical skills and to network with staff and students in the course. They will also interact with staff and students via online unit websites.
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology may also be used as an alternative entry path into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Bachelor of Engineering Technology students study many of the same units as 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 |
Domestic students - Prerequisites - English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA);
International students - refer to the international student section.
Domestic Students - Recommended study - Physics, Mathematics C, Graphics
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. On average 1 residential school per part-time year of study. |
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Click here to view all Residential Schools |
- 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 | 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 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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In order to complete this course, you must:
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 | ||
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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 |
Number of units: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC12008 | Geotechnical Engineering | |
ENEC12009 | Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences | |
ENEC12010 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | |
ENEC12011 | Transport Systems | |
ENEC12012 | Stress Analysis | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the following choices. Each plug-in is 30uc.
The Municipal Transportation plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13014 | Water Supply and Wastewater Technology | |
ENEC14017 | Water Resources Engineering | |
ENEC14016 | Traffic and Transportation Engineering |
The Structural plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEC13015 | Steel and Timber Design | |
ENEC13017 | Advanced Structural Analysis | |
ENEC13016 | Concrete Technology and Design | |
ENEC14014 | Structural and Geotechnical Design |
In addition to the units listed above, there is 1 elective slot (6uc) 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). 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 an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project 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: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE12014 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | |
ENEE12015 | Electrical Power Engineering | |
ENEE12016 | Signals and Systems | |
ENEE13018 | Analogue Electronics | |
ENEE13020 | Digital Electronics | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the choices below. Each plug-in is 36uc.
The Electrical Control plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEE14006 | Embedded Microcontrollers | |
ENEX13001 | Industrial Control and Automation | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics | |
ENEE13019 | Control Systems Analysis and Design |
The Electrical Power plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEE13016 | Power System Protection | |
ENEE13021 | Power System Analysis and Design | |
ENEE14007 | Electrical Machines and Drives Applications | |
ENEE13022 | Communication Technology | |
ENEX13002 | Power Electronics |
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 an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project units.
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: 15 | Total credit points: 96 |
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You will complete the following intermediate units.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM12006 | Fluid Mechanics | |
ENEM12008 | Solid Materials Handling | |
ENEX12001 | Electrical Power and Machines | |
ENEM12009 | Structural Mechanics | |
ENEM12010 | Engineering Dynamics | |
ENEG12007 | Creative Engineering | |
MATH12222 | Advanced Mathematical Applications | |
MATH12225 | Applied Computational Modelling |
You will then choose 1 plug-in from the choices below. Each plug-in is 24uc.
The Mechanical Design plug-in has the following units:
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM13016 | Computational Analysis | |
ENEM13012 | Maintenance Engineering |
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM14015 | Dynamic System Modelling and Control | |
ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery |
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13015 | Design of Machine Elements |
The Mechanical Energy plug-in has the following units:
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM14014 | Capstone Thermofluid Engineering | |
ENEM14016 | Fluid Machinery |
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEM13014 | Thermodynamics |
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
ENEM13017 | Heat Transfer Engineering | |
ENEM14011 | Energy Conversion |
In addition to the units listed above, there are 2 elective slots (12uc) 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). Should you wish to complete an elective not on the pre-approved list, contact your Course Advisor.
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 an engineering technologist.
Please see More Details tab for information on enrolling into the final year project units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENTG13002 | Engineering Technology Project Planning | |
ENTG13001 | Engineering Technology Project Implementation |
Entry requirements
Students should have mathematical knowledge equivalent to a passing grade in Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
For domestic students, if you do not meet this requirement, Intermediate Mathematics for University and Technical Mathematics for University is deemed equivalent to Mathematical Methods. You can contact the Academic Learning Centre on alc@cqu.edu.au or call 13 27 86 to discuss your previous maths history to determine if you are required to complete any of the above.
Course Planners
Click here for part-time and full-time planners.
Completing your Final Year Project
ENTG13002 Technology Project Planning
Before enrolling in this unit, you are required to:
Identify a suitable academic advisor
Discuss project idea(s) with the academic advisor
Determine the project title and supervision arrangements
This should be completed before the start of the term to allow you to work on your project from the first week.
Unit Availability
All units are available in Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns and in Online mode. Online students will be required to attend a CQUniversity campus for compulsory residential schools in some units. Students are advised to check unit details to determine whether a unit has a residential component before enrolling.
Recommended study schedule
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.
Please note: that part-time students usually enrol in 12 units of credit per term and full-time students usually enrol in 24 units of credit per term.
Engineering practice (work experience) and report
An integral part of the course, and a requirement of Engineers Australia for course accreditation, is a minimum of nine weeks of approved work experience in an engineering environment.
As proof of work experience, students will be required to submit a formal report indicating the type of work done, the degree of responsibility involved, the person(s) to whom the student was directly responsible, and the general activities of the employer. This report should be certified by the employer. Refer to ‘Engineering Practice' document located here for further information on work experience documentation required.
You should ensure that you submit your report in a timely manner prior to your expected graduation date. You will be assessed for eligibility to graduate immediately following Certification of Grades in your final Term of study. Please allow a 2 week turn-around time for assessment of your report. Failure to meet this deadline may result in a delay to your graduation date.
Please note: That even if you are working full-time in industry whilst studying, you must still submit a report. However, if you are carrying out appropriate engineering work, you can use your normal employment as the basis of your report.
Degree with distinction
To be eligible for the award of a Distinction in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, a student must study a minimum of 72 units of credit of CQU units within the course and have achieved a minimum 'Weighted Grade Point Average' (WGPA) of 5.00 over their entire CQUniversity study course.
A degree with distinction will be awarded to eligible students who have achieved a WGPA of 6.00 or more for the highest graded results in 72 units of credit of units in Level 2 and 3 of the course, which must include Technology Project Preparation and Technology Project Implementation.
Articulation and credit transfer
The course allows the recognition of students' appropriate previous study and experience gained from working in industry, through 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL) and 'Recognition of Current Competencies' (RCC). Students will be assessed for credit transfer on a case-by-case basis and will be required to nominate units they wish to be considered for exemption from. Grounds for that exemption, through students' demonstration of prior achievement of the CQUniversity units' learning outcomes, must be documented and assessed as satisfactory by the Course Committee
Students may only gain credit transfer for up to 67% of the overall course, on a units of credit basis, with a majority of Advanced Level units studied.
We are unable to assess credit transfer until potential students accept an offer to study with the University, however you are welcome to do a self assessment by using our Credit Transfer Kit.
Please note that study undertaken more than10 years ago is not normally considered unless the applicant can supply certified documents showing that they have been continually using the required skills in the work force. Generally only TAFE diploma level or above is recognised for credit at tertiary level.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering courses
All CQUniversity BEngTech course plans have a defined articulation path into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) course. Students considering articulation into the BE course should contact their Student Advisor (Courses and Careers).
Rules for progression in the BET course
The BET course is criterion-referenced. As such, progress is conditional upon students having acquired specified skills and knowledge in previous units of study. Students failing a unit twice will be required to demonstrate to their Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) why their third attempt is likely to be successfully before they enrol again.
Computing requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email and the Internet.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that would include but not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.