ObjectivesOn successful completion of a CQUniversity Associate Degree of Engineering program, graduates should demonstrate: 1. the ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; 2. the ability to communicate effectively, not only with others in engineering practice but also with the community at large; 3. technical competence to support and complement engineering activities in one engineering discipline; 4. the ability to undertake simple problem identification and formulation; and to identify, apply and adapt appropriate procedures, techniques and resources in their resolution; 5. understanding and knowledge of the application of standards, codes of practice and industry regulations in the specification, installation, testing, monitoring and operation of equipment and systems; 6. the ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be an effective team member; 7. understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the Engineering Associate; 8. understanding of the need for sustainable design and development; 9. understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and 10. the expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so.
Practical experienceAll students must complete at least 6 weeks of Faculty approved Industry Practice and report before being eligible to graduate
Entry requirementsPrerequisites - For students completing the mining specialisation only are required to be employed in the mining industry, in work appropriate to their course of study; recommended study - English, science subjects and maths
Academic titleAssociate Degree of Engineering
Course description
About Engineering
Do you enjoy solving problems? Are you curious about how things work? If you would like to be at the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancements, then becoming an Engineering Associate will provide a challenging career where you can utilise these abilities and interests and turn ideas into reality.
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 engineering typically involves infrastructure systems planning, design and supervision including the construction of buildings and bridges, transport and water resource systems.
Mechanical engineering typically involves planning, design and supervision in climate control, manufacturing and process and machine systems.
Electrical engineering typically specialises in systems design, development and maintenance of systems associated with electrical power and energy, telecommunications, instrumentation and control, microprocessors and electronics.
Mining engineering typically involves the design, planning and operations of mines and mineral and coal processing plants.
Career Opportunities
Associate Degree of Engineering graduates enjoy a wide variety of challenging career options across a range of industries and government sectors. As an engineering associate you will apply your knowledge of engineering principles to the testing, inspection, adaptation, commissioning, management or operation of on-site equipment, plant and systems. You may prepare drawings or specifications for others to use in manufacture or construction.
Engineering associates, having specialised in one of the disciplines of civil (structural), civil (municipal/transportation) mechanical (process), mechanical (energy), mechanical (design), electrical (electronics and communication), electrical (electrical power and control), electrical (control and instrumentation), mining (underground) or mining (surface) find employment in national and international public and private industry sectors including the energy, transportation, manufacturing, process, construction, mining and education industries.
The Associate Degree of Engineering program 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.
Program Structure
This program is aimed at the education of engineering associates in 1 of 8 specialisations:
* Civil
o Structural
o Municipal/Transportation
* Electrical
o Electrical Power and Machines
o Control and Instrumentation
o Electronics and Communications
* Mechanical
o Design
o Process
o Energy
* Mining
o Surface
o Underground
This program is only available for external part-time study. Students who wish to progress through the program at a faster rate should apply in writing to the Faculty stating the reasons for their application.
All students enrol in a common first two years and then select a discipline stream.
Note: CQ67 has undergone a review. All courses shown below for Years 1 and 2 civil, mechanical and electrical specialisations will be on offer in 2007. Courses for Years 3 and 4 will be offered in 2008. Students enrolled in CQ67 prior to 2007 should refer to CQ68 handbook entry for course details and should seek advice regarding their study progression. See below for the mining programs.
To view transition documentation please go to http://www.fseh.cqu.edu.au/getFile.do?id=2381.
Students intending to study in any of the civil, mechanical or electrical plans enrol in a common first 2 years (mining plans are shown separately below):
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - T1
ENAG11006 Professional Engineering Communication
MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
Year 1 - T2
ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity
ENAG11003 Engineering Materials
Year 2 - T1
ENAG11001 Engineering Drafting
ENAG11005 Mechanics
Year 2 - T2
ENAG11004 Measurement and Data Analysis
ENTG11001 Computer Aided Drafting
Civil, mechanical or electrical students will then enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. The plans for these disciplines are: civil engineering - structural stream, civil engineering - municipal and transportation stream, mechanical engineering - process stream, mechanical engineering -energy stream, mechanical engineering - design stream, electrical engineering - electronics stream, electrical engineering - power and machines stream, electrical engineering - control and instrumentation stream. The recommended study schedule for the Years 3 and 4 of these plans are shown below.
Civil engineering - structural stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAC12003 Applied Structural Analysis
ENAC12004 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Civil)
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
ENAR12005 Mine Surveying and Mapping
Year 4 - T1
ENAC12005 Geology & Geomechanics
ENTC12004 Civil Construction
Year 4 - T2
ENAC12002 Steel and Concrete Design
ENAC12006 Road Engineering
Civil engineering - municipal and transportation stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAC12004 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Civil)
ENTC12005 Water and Wastewater Engineering
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
ENAR12005 Mine Surveying and Mapping
Year 4 - T1
ENAC12005 Geology & Geomechanics
ENTC12004 Civil Construction
Year 4 - T2
ENAC12001 Applied Hydraulics
ENAC12006 Road Engineering
Mechanical engineering - process stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAM12006 Mechanical Component Selection
ENTM12005 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical)
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
ENAM12001 Bulk Handling Equipment
Year 4 - T1
ENAM12002 Mechanical Analysis
ENAM12003 Engineering Fluids
Year 4 - T2
ENAM12004 Dynamics
ENAM12005 Thermal Energy Plant
Mechanical engineering - energy stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAM12006 Mechanical Component Selection
ENTM12005 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical)
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
ENTM12007 Electrical Technology
Year 4 - T1
ENAM12003 Engineering Fluids
ENTM12006 Industrial Fluid Power
Year 4 - T2
ENAM12004 Dynamics
ENAM12005 Thermal Energy Plant
Mechanical engineering - design stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAM12006 Mechanical Component Selection
ENTM12005 Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Mechanical)
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
ENTM12007 Electrical Technology
Year 4 - T1
ENAM12002 Mechanical Analysis
ENAM12003 Engineering Fluids
Year 4 - T2
ENAM12004 Dynamics
ENAM12005 Thermal Energy Plant
Electrical engineering - electronics stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAE12001 Electrical Components and Modelling
ENAE12012 Electronic Devices & Applications
Year 3 - T2
ENAE12005 Electrical/Electronic Circuit Computations
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
Year 4 - T1
ENAE12002 Computer Aided Drafting Design (Electrical)
ENAE12011 Introductory Electronic Communications
Year 4 - T2
ENAE12004 Industrial Data Communications
ENAE12010 Electronic Information Processing
Electrical engineering - power and machines stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAE12001 Electrical Components and Modelling
ENAE12006 Electrical Machines and Drives
Year 3 - T2
ENAE12005 Electrical/Electronic Circuit Computations
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
Year 4 - T1
ENAE12002 Computer Aided Drafting Design (Electrical)
ENAE12009 Electrical Services and Protection
Year 4 - T2
ENAE12008 Electrical Power Systems Modelling
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical engineering - control and instrumentation stream
Course Code Course Name
Year 3 - T1
ENAE12001 Electrical Components and Modelling
ENAE12012 Electronic Devices & Applications
Year 3 - T2
ENAE12005 Electrical/Electronic Circuit Computations
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
Year 4 - T1
ENAE12002 Computer Aided Drafting Design (Electrical)
ENAE12011 Introductory Electronic Communications
Year 4 - T2
ENAE12003 Control Technology
ENTE12007 Instrumentation and Transducers
Mining students will enrol in the prescribed courses for a specialist plan. The plans for this discipline are: mining engineering - surface stream and mining engineering - underground stream.
Mining engineering - surface stream
Students enrolling in mining - surface stream are required to be employed in the mining industry.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - T1
ENAG11006 Professional Engineering Communication
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 1 - T2
ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 2 - T1
ENAG11001 Engineering Drafting
MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
Year 2 - T2
ENTG11001 Computer Aided Drafting
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 3 - T1
ENAG11005 Mechanics
ENTC12004 Civil Construction
Year 3 - T2
ENEG12003 Engineering Project Management
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 4 - T1
ENAC12005 Geology & Geomechanics
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 4 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
Mining Industry Competencies
Note: students enrolled in the Associate Degree of Engineering (mining - surface stream) study 60 units of credit with CQUni. Students apply for a block exemption of 36 units of credit for the Mining Industry Competencies making a total of 96 units of credit.
Mining engineering - underground stream
Student enrolling in mining - underground stream are required to be employed in the mining industry.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - T1
ENAG11006 Professional Engineering Communication
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 1 - T2
ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 2 - T1
ENAG11001 Engineering Drafting
MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
Year 2 - T2
ENTG11001 Computer Aided Drafting
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 3 - T1
ENAG11005 Mechanics
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 3 - T2
ENAG12001 Sustainable Technology and the Environment
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 4 - T1
ENAC12005 Geology & Geomechanics
Mining Industry Competencies
Year 4 - T2
ENEG12003 Engineering Project Management
Mining Industry Competencies
Notes:
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Students enrolled in the Associate Degree of Engineering (mining - underground stream) study 54 units of credit with CQUni. Students apply for a block exemption of 42 units of credit for the Mining Industry Competencies making a total of 96 units of credit.
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Some course codes are yet to be allocated.