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Course Information

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering

Effective from 01-JUL-2020 : Code W84

This course provides students with a practical foundation in a number of core areas of engineering science that can serve as a bridge to Bachelors level studies in engineering technology.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate natural and physical sciences knowledge to one or more technical and theoretical engineering situations.
2. Think critically and creatively to analyse and formulate responses and solutions to engineering problems.
3. Show personal responsibility, autonomy, and judgement in defined engineering contexts that are subject to change.

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 University Readiness Assessment; 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 University Readiness Assessment;
• 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

Domestic applicants are required to be a displaced worker as a result of the COVID-19 situation. This will be validated as part of the application process. Applicants must be a new student to ECU and not an existing ECU student. Applicants must submit a course application between 1st May and 5th August for study commencing in Semester 2, 2020 and must study the entire short course as an online student.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 0.5 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Ganesh KOTHAPALLI

Course Structure