Associate Degree of Engineering (ADNG)
University of Southern Queensland
About
Back to top Program aims The Associate Degree of Engineering is a tertiary level program designed to educate engineering associates in the theory, methods and practices necessary to support professional engineers.
It is also designed so that students are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia (as an Engineering Associate) and other appropriate professional bodies.
To this end, the program is designed to provide a general understanding of a broad field of knowledge, with specified electives (approved courses) available in most majors in the final stages of the program to allow a measure of specialisation.
Structure
Core courses
The courses that comprise the core studies program are shown in the following table:
| Courses | Semester(s) Offered |
|---|---|
| Toowoomba | Springfield |
| Academic Courses | |
| ENG1002 Introduction to Engineering and Built Environment Applications | 1,2 |
| ENG1003 Problem Solving in Engineering and the Built Environment | 1 |
| ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design | 1,2 |
| ENG2111 Engineering Associate Degree Design Project | 2 |
| ENM1500 Introductory Engineering Mathematics | 1,2 |
| Practice Courses | |
| ENG1901 Engineering Practice 1 | 1,2 |
| ENG2909 Work Experience - Associate |
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Applicants are advised to also note the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A
- Recommended Prior Study: Mathematics B (4,SA) or equivalent.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of the degree, students should be able to:
- Display broad knowledge that underpins relevant engineering practice.
- Identify the social purpose of engineering and the relationship between human-made products and systems, and community needs.
- Apply established tools and techniques to solve a range of well-defined engineering problems in diverse environmental, technical and social contexts.
- Apply relevant management and design procedures to contribute to the delivery of engineering projects within given constraints.
- Make guided judgements when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical and social issues, including those relevant to indigenous peoples.
- Communicate effectively in English using oral, written and technology-based approaches; and apply effective competencies as a team member and individual within the practice domain.
- Engage in lifelong learning through reflection, and be accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing personal performance.
Institution
