Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Undergraduate Courses Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]

Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	116221
Course type	Diploma (AQF Level 5)
Owner	Academy
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course prerequisites	Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering at James Cook University, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate and apply technical and theoretical concepts and principles in the discipline of engineering
Analyse, synthesise and communicate information from a range of sources, including engineering data, using appropriate mathematical and technological skills
Apply cognitive, technical and communication skills to plan and respond to a range of complex or unpredictable engineering problems
Apply skills to communicate innovative solutions, ideas and conclusions clearly and coherently to inform engineering practice
Exercise autonomy, resilience, initiative, independence and reflective practice with a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Diploma of Engineering (Pathway).
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1002:03 Computing and Sensors

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1

*OPTIONS

Select 9 credit points from List 1 below:

CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Statics and Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

*Students wishing to articulate to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) study at James Cook University must choose the following subjects from list 1 based on their preferred Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) major

Chemical Engineering: must choose EG1010 Process Engineering in List 1. Students intending to choose Chemical Engineering are also strongly recommended to select CH1020.

Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering: must choose EG1011 Statics and Dynamics in List 1.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Engineering: must choose EG1012 Electric Circuits in List 1.

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Townsville	Students in this program who are planning to undertake the Electronic Systems and Internet of Things Engineering major within the JCU Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree will be required to relocate to the Cairns campus following completion of this program.

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Not applicable
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING
Approved abbreviation	DipEng
Honours award	No
Inclusion of stream of study on testamur	Not applicable
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who are awarded the JCU Diploma of Engineering are eligible for entry into the JCU Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), provided they also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement. Applicants meeting the entry requirements for the JCU Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will receive credit for all subjects successfully completed in this Diploma. Successful Diploma students may alternatively be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards any other Bachelor degree for which they satisfy the entry requirements.
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure