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Course Information

Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : 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 also 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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Adapt knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively to achieve personal and team goals in professional practice.
2. Apply critical thinking and judgement to problem solving and the development of innovative design solutions to motorsports technology problems.
3. Communicate ideas to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge to peers, the motorsports technology profession and the wider community.
4. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of mechanical design principles and processes.
5. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of common manufacturing processes and materials used for different engineering applications.
6. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems.
7. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and engineering dynamics.
8. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the systems and components of a racing car and the techniques used in racing car design and manufacture.
9. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the theory, technical and practical applications relevant to motorsports and related technology areas.
10. Demonstrate initiative and planning in the application of appropriate principles, tools and technologies to generate solutions to motorsports technology problems.
11. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning in the design and testing of a device, component or systems used in motorsports technology.
12. Demonstrate the requisite levels of technology, information and numeric literacy as well as technical skills to perform effectively in the motorsports technology profession.
13. Identify sustainability issues and principles that are applicable to motorsports technology and the wider community and integrate them into motorsports technology solutions.
14. Incorporate an awareness of cross-cultural and indigenous issues in the conduct of professional practice in motorsports technology.
15. Understand and interpret international developments and global best practices in motorsports technology.
16. Utilise technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and apply knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex motorsports technology problems.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can complete bridging units during the first year of their studies, if required, if students have not passed one or more of these subjects.

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

Applicants from South West WA will be able to study only the first year (up to eight foundation units) of this degree at ECU's Bunbury Campus, which may include attending a short set of lab sessions at Joondalup Campus by the end of each semester. After completing these eight units, Bunbury students will need to attend ECU's Joondalup Campus to complete the rest of their course. This option is only available for domestic students living in the South West region of WA.

Course Coordinator

Dr Ferdinando Giovanni GUZZOMI

Course Structure

Note: Students who have not passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics before they can enrol in MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics. Students who have passed Year 11 Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) can consider discussing a pre-requisite waiver with the Mathematics coordinator to enable them to enrol into MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics. Note: Students who have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR or Mathematics: Specialist ATAR (or equivalents) should enrol in MAT1250 Mathematics 1 in Year 1 Semester 1 in place of MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, and enrol in MAT1251 Mathematics 2 in Year 1 Semester 2 in place of MAT1250 Mathematics 1.

Note: Students who have not passed Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR (or equivalents) 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.