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Looking for a career in engineering? This pathway course will prepare you to work in the infrastructure, manufacturing and production industries at a paraprofessional level.
The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Engineering is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are seeking to upskill and move into supervisory, project management or technical roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry.
Successful completion of the diploma will enable entry and up to eight (8) units of credit towards the Southern Cross Associate Degree of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).
The Diploma of Engineering is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.
Looking for a career in engineering? This pathway course will prepare you to work in the infrastructure, manufacturing and production industries at a paraprofessional level.
The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Engineering is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are seeking to upskill and move into supervisory, project management or technical roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry.
Successful completion of the diploma will enable entry and up to eight (8) units of credit towards the Southern Cross Associate Degree of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).
The Diploma of Engineering is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Students develop the breadth of foundational technical and non-technical knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to characterise a broad range of engineering systems at a descriptive level and create simple engineering designs in defined contexts, which is relevant in paraprofessional roles in engineering professions.
Major areas of study include engineering technology and design, engineering governance, information and communication technology, mathematics, engineering materials, project management, professional development, and Indigenous world-views.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | $36,960 ($4,620 per unit) | 111853J |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 | $36,960 ($4,620 per unit) | 111853J |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGN1005 | Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined engineering settings. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of engineering. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined engineering contexts. |
Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined engineering settings. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of engineering. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined engineering contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined engineering contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined engineering contexts. |
Graduates will have opportunities to work at a paraprofessional level in the civil construction or manufacturing and production industries. This course also provides a pathway to further study in engineering at an Associate Degree or Bachelor level.
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