Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

As a graduate of an Associate Degree in Engineering you will have broad theoretical and technical knowledge, of a specific area and technical knowledge, with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts of engineering.You will have developed a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:analyse information to complete a range of activities including system design interpret and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems transmit information and skills to others cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independenceYou will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility:in contexts that are subject to change within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations with responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parametersThe two-year Associate Degree in Engineering Technology incorporates a capstone project (OENG1068 Engineering Project or OENG1064 Engineering Project A and OENG1066 Engineering Project B combined - a total credit points of 24).

It provides significant opportunities for you to choose from an extensive range of engineering majors and pathways, whilst still providing robust vocational outcomes.This Associate Degree has six majors and you will be able to select your major at the end of the first year.

The six majors are:Mechanical Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Electrical and Electronics Computer and Network Civil EngineeringAdditionally, the program provides a pathway into engineering and related professions that have been experiencing persistent skills shortages for many years.Mechanical / Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics This major will enables you to move into a wide range of paraprofessional level position as a mechanical design associate, product design and process, production planner, quality engineer or automation specialist including application to modern manufacturing and business, Internet of Systems, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics.Electrical and Electronics / Computer and NetworkThis major enables you to pursue a career in the areas of Electrical/Electronics design, electronic communications, digital and analogue interfacing, microprocessor programming, automation and process control including application of Internet of Things and cloud environment, Internet of Systems, automation and robotics as a technical officer, Engineering Associate or Electronic Service Engineer.

Computer and Network major allows you to pursue a career in the areas of networking, internetworking,IP telephony, network design and network security as a technical officer, network engineer or network support officer.CivilThis major enables you to move into a wide range of paraprofessional positions in the civil and structural engineering fields including roles such as laboratory technician, research assistant, construction supervisor.

Nationally, demand is evident for quantity surveyors, structural engineers, and civil engineering draftspersons and technicians.

Multiple related engineering professions are also identified as being in shortage at a state level including urban and regional planners, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, structural engineers, and civil engineering draftspersons and technicians.AerospaceThe aerospace discipline consists of aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and integration, design, dynamics and control, mathematics, structural analysis, thermodynamics.

Graduates can look for jobs in Aerospace industry as aircraft maintenance engineer or aerospace design engineer at the paraprofessional level.

Your most likely destinations will be design and manufacturing companies including Boeing Australia, EADS (Airbus), Hawker de Havilland and so forth.The program is delivered face-to-face and includes web-based learning components.

It requires on campus attendance in either full time or part-time mode.

All courses listed may not be available each semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Select and Complete Twenty Four (24) Credit Points from:

Civil Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Computer and Network Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Electrical and Electronic Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Aerospace Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Mechanical Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Major - Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent, or completion of a relevant, recognised, post-secondary diploma or certificate.

Applicants with significant and relevant work experience will also be considered on a case by case basis.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4— a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (Any); and a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English.

English language requirements

• A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5; or equivalent.
• For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

International students who are graduates of the FS000, Foundation Studies (Science, Engineering and Technology) Program or FS016SEH - Foundation Studies Science, Engineering and Health Stream and meet the specified entry requirements and pre-requisites will be guaranteed entry into AD026 Associate Degree in Engineering Technology. For more information on the FS016SEH - Foundation Studies Science, Engineering and Health Stream go to http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fs016

The program learning outcomes have been aligned with recognised standards for Associate Degrees in Engineering to obtain national accreditation by Engineers Australia as Engineering Associates.

1. Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.

1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.

1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.

1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.

1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.

1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

2. Engineering Application Ability

2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well defined engineering problems.

2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.

2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.

2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

3. Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability

3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

3.4. Professional use and management of information.

3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.