Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Course Code	41221
Version	5
Faculty	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course Pre-requisites

English

Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Diplomas.

English Language Requirements

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Diploma Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Course Structure

Core Subjects

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

Options

Select 15 credit points of specified EG or MA level 1 subjects:

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville
Cairns

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates who complete the Diploma of Introductory Engineering Studies are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this diploma.