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Course Information

Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code G68

This course develops core problem-solving abilities and the technical, financial and management skills associated with manufacturing industries in general, and the motorsports industry in particular. Students gain a solid understanding of the design, simulation and fabrication processes, and the management issues associated with production of the complex automotive systems and the components that underpin the motorsport industry. The course provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, with an enthusiastic and articulate approach which reflects the culture of motorsports. Students have the opportunity to further develop competencies through the provision of extra-curricular activities, to help progression into the motorsports industry.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Requirement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 8 weeks practical work experience in an engineering technology industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all students have WACE Physics 3A/3B and WACE Mathematics 3A/3B, with equivalents considered. Alternatively students can complete bridging units during the first year of their studies if they have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or WACE Mathematics 3A/3B.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

Bunbury applicants please note: There is an option to study up to eight foundation units from this degree at ECU's South West (Bunbury) campus. After completing these eight units, Bunbury students will need to attend ECU's Joondalup campus to complete the rest of their course. The entire program can also be studied at ECU's Joondalup campus.

Course Structure

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Mathematics 3A/3B (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics before they can enrol in MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics. Note: Students who have passed WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D (or equivalent) should enrol in MAT1236 Calculus 1 in place of MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics in Semester 1, and enrol in MAT1163 Linear Algebra in place of MAT1236 in Semester 2.

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics before they can enrol in ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics.

Note: Electives chosen from outside this list must be approved by the Course Coordinator.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.