UndergraduateEngineering
Associate Degree of Engineering
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
There is increasing demand for technical skills to help build the infrastructure, manufacturing and production systems of the future. This degree will prepare you to work in these industries, and to contribute to shaping the future in Australia and globally. The Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Engineering Associate by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills. The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the civil construction or manufacturing and production industries in a supervisory, project management or technical role, or progress their careers in these industries to the next level. Foundational core units build knowledge of the practical and technical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin engineering systems. You’ll then choose a specialisation to build additional knowledge and skills needed to perform technical roles in a range of engineering systems relevant to your specialisation. Finally, you'll complete project-based units that will develop your skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving and project management, and additionally complete a total of 30 days (240 hours) engagement with professional practice during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate. All students must complete ONE compulsory on-campus residential. It is typically conducted over 3 days and occurs in the first year (based on a full-time study program).
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Civil Construction SpecialisationUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesMATH1001Foundation MathematicsINDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and SustainabilityENGN1004Engineering GovernanceENGN1003Engineering Technology and DesignMATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials Note 1INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication TechnologyMATH1005Introductory Algebra and CalculusPHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and WavesENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering ProjectsENGN3003Tendering ProjectENGN2005Statics of SolidsCIVL2018Water Cycle SystemsCIVL2019Road Transport SystemsCIVL2020Built Structure SystemsCIVL2022Soil Mechanics and GeotechnicsOption UnitsSelect 1 Option Unit from the following:EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineCIVL2021Building Information Modelling MATH1001
- MATH1001Foundation Mathematics
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
- ENGN1004Engineering Governance
- ENGN1003Engineering Technology and Design
- MATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials
- INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
- MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
- PHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and Waves
- ENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
- ENGN3003Tendering Project
- ENGN2005Statics of Solids
- CIVL2018Water Cycle Systems
- CIVL2019Road Transport Systems
- CIVL2020Built Structure Systems
- CIVL2022Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics
- Option Units
- Select 1 Option Unit from the following:
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- CIVL2021Building Information Modelling
- Intelligent Machines SpecialisationUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesMATH1001Foundation MathematicsINDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and SustainabilityENGN1004Engineering GovernanceENGN1003Engineering Technology and DesignMATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials Note 1INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication TechnologyMATH1005Introductory Algebra and CalculusPHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and WavesENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering ProjectsENGN3003Tendering ProjectPHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and CircuitsMECH2003Engineering DynamicsMANI2002Industrial Robotics SystemsMANF2001Smart Manufacturing SystemsENGN2005Statics of SolidsOption UnitsSelect 1 Option Unit from the following:EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineMANI2001Smart Sensing and Control Systems MATH1001
- MATH1001Foundation Mathematics
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
- ENGN1004Engineering Governance
- ENGN1003Engineering Technology and Design
- MATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials
- INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
- MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
- PHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and Waves
- ENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
- ENGN3003Tendering Project
- PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
- MECH2003Engineering Dynamics
- MANI2002Industrial Robotics Systems
- MANF2001Smart Manufacturing Systems
- ENGN2005Statics of Solids
- Option Units
- Select 1 Option Unit from the following:
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- MANI2001Smart Sensing and Control Systems | Civil Construction Specialisation: MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
- ENGN1004Engineering Governance
- ENGN1003Engineering Technology and Design
- MATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials
- INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
- MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
- PHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and Waves
- ENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
- ENGN3003Tendering Project
- ENGN2005Statics of Solids
- CIVL2018Water Cycle Systems
- CIVL2019Road Transport Systems
- CIVL2020Built Structure Systems
- CIVL2022Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics
- Option Units
- Select 1 Option Unit from the following:
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- CIVL2021Building Information Modelling | Intelligent Machines Specialisation: MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
- ENGN1004Engineering Governance
- ENGN1003Engineering Technology and Design
- MATS1001Introduction to Engineering Materials
- INFO1001Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
- MATH1005Introductory Algebra and Calculus
- PHYS1004Physics I: Motion
- Mechanics and Waves
- ENGN1005Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
- ENGN3003Tendering Project
- PHYS2001Physics II: Electricity and Circuits
- MECH2003Engineering Dynamics
- MANI2002Industrial Robotics Systems
- MANF2001Smart Manufacturing Systems
- ENGN2005Statics of Solids
- Option Units
- Select 1 Option Unit from the following:
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- MANI2001Smart Sensing and Control Systems
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: 55. To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Engineering, students must complete 16 units (192 credit points), comprising: 1 specialisation in Civil Construction or Intelligent Machines (192 credit points) and Demonstrate satisfactory completion of 30 days of Engagement with Professional Practice. Exit Awards Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Engineering after completing 8 core units (96 credit points).
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