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Version Effective: 3rd of March, 2025
Version Effective: 3rd of March, 2025

PDC116780 - Physics Essentials - Elective Module

Course Details

Course Summary

This online micro-credential requires you to choose ONE module to complete the elective required for Physics Essentials. You can select either the Two Dimensional Mechanics OR Light and Optics. We recommended you choose the module that best relates to your area of interest, future studies or career.

Two Dimensional Mechanics: This module will introduce you to mechanics - the study of the motion of objects (20 hours).

Light and Optics: This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of light and optics (20 hours).

Note:

You only need to complete the assessment attached to the module you have chosen.
You can complete both modules and their assessments if you choose to.
The highest assessment score you achieve will be the result recorded for this micro-credential.

Students who successfully complete the CQUniversity School of Access Education's Physics Essentials set of 6 micro-credentials, may receive a unit exemption from the equivalent CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) unit with CQUniversity.

To be eligible for this exemption, students must have completed:

  1. PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
  2. PDC116777 Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy
  3. PDC116778 Matter, Nuclear and Thermodynamics
  4. PDC116779 Electricity and Magnetism
  5. PDC116780 Physics Essentials - Elective Module
  6. PDC116781 Assessment Module - Physics Essentials

This online micro-credential provides a digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements; however, it is recommended to complete these micro-credentials before enrolling in this micro-credential.

  • PDC106144 Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • PDC106278 Quadratic Equations
  • PDC106280 Introduction to Geometry and Trigonometry (For Two Dimensional Mechanics)
  • PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the micro-credential, visit our Learning Management Site: Be Different

1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction.

2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different.   

  • If you are an existing CPD student, please use sign in options used to access CPD micro-credential courses in Be Different.
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3. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to the CQUniversity secure payment gateway. Please add your payment details to complete the transaction.

4. Following a successful payment, you will automatically be redirected to the course in the Learning Management System Be Different where you will find your selection of micro-credentials on your Dashboard.
Study Area
  • Science and Environment
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Education Support
  • Engineering
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit PHYS40110, Introductory Physics, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for exemption, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

  1. PDC116776 Maths in Physics Applications
  2. PDC116777 Mechanics - Motion, Forces and Energy
  3. PDC116778 Matter, Nuclear and Thermodynamics
  4. PDC116779 Electricity and Magnetism
  5. PDC116780 Physics Essentials - Elective Module
  6. PDC116781 Assessment Module_Physics Essentials

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Micro-credential

20 hours online self-paced learning.

 

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

Two Dimensional Mechanics

  1. Calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, force and weight in 2D
  2. Apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve problems in 2D including projectile motion and collision problems.

Light and Optics

  1. Define and solve problems involving reflection and refraction of light
  2. Apply mirror and lens properties to determine the properties of the image formed.

 

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