Diploma of Engineering

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering settings.
2. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering.
3. Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined civil construction engineering contexts.
4. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering settings.
5. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering.
6. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined civil construction engineering contexts.
7. Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined civil construction engineering contexts.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined civil construction engineering contexts.

Looking for a career in engineering? This pathway course will prepare you to work in the infrastructure, manufacturing and production industries at a paraprofessional level.

The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Engineering is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are seeking to upskill and move into supervisory, project management or technical roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry.

Successful completion of the diploma will enable entry and up to eight (8) units of credit towards the Southern Cross Associate Degree of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

The Diploma of Engineering is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. At SCU College, we support your success through carefully designed curriculum with embedded support, and additional support material is available through self-access online resources.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Engineering, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).

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Majors

Students develop the breadth of foundational technical and non-technical knowledge, skills and perspectives needed to characterise a broad range of engineering systems at a descriptive level and create simple engineering designs in defined contexts, which is relevant in paraprofessional roles in engineering professions.

Major areas of study include engineering technology and design, engineering governance, information and communication technology, mathematics, engineering materials, project management, professional development, and Indigenous world-views.

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Indicative total fee $9,314

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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ATAR: 45 or equivalent.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

Overall: 5.5

• Writing: minimum 5.5
• Reading: minimum 5.0
• Speaking: minimum 5.0
• Listening: minimum 5.0.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

All students will be required to attend compulsory residential workshops over the duration of the course at our Lismore campus. More details can be found on the course page of our website.