Associate Degree of Engineering Major Mechanical Engineering

Get hands-on

Speed up your career opportunities with the Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechanical). Get hands-on with the practical courses, have access to first-class laboratories and learn the highly sought after skills you’ll need for great opportunities in the workforce. The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

From 2014 the Associate Degree of Construction (Civil) will be supported on-campus at Fraser Coast. Supported study mode provides you with the opportunity to fit study around your personal commitments via distance study, while still having regular face-to-face access to academic support on-campus. 

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.  

Why Mechanical?

Design the newest in modern mechanical innovations in the automotive, aeronautical, building, power, manufacturing and public utility industries. Learn to design and develop efficient, reliable and economical products that could make an impact on modern engineering mechanics for domestic, public and industrial services.

Become a Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Drafter, CAD Operator, Manufacturing Planner or Supervisor in some of Australia’s biggest and most important industries and apply your graduate expertise in areas including machinery, computer aided technology and systems or specialist technical sales.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

1 x Major16

Plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

plus one elective - see Electives

Year 2 courses:

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC2402Stress Analysis

MEC2405Machine Dynamics

plus one elective - see Electives

Practice courses:

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 

ENG2911AD Capstone Project 

MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1 

MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2 

MEC3903Mechanical Practice 3 

Electives:

AGR2302Agricultural Machinery

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology 

CIV2503Structural Design I 

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 

MEC2101Thermodynamics 

MEC2304Solid Modelling 

MEC3204Production Engineering 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

 or any Bachelor of Engineering Science (Mechanical) course

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level (O-level Mathematics is assumed) is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.