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Graduate Certificate in Engineering | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Engineering |
Abbreviation: | GCertEng |
UOW Course Code: | 1188 |
CRICOS Code: | 085496A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Sessions: | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-Campus (Face-to-face), Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering delivers skills and applied competencies required for students who wish to become, through further study, a professional engineer. It also provides a broadening program for current professional engineers who may wish to develop further engineering skills.
It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer.
UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and analyse information to conduct preliminary research on a topic of interest in engineering. | ||||||
| 2 | Interpret information and communication knowledge, ideas and procedures to a captive audience | ||||||
| 3 | Employ learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of engineering. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, a candidate must accrue an aggregate of at least 24 credit points, comprised of the following.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGG955 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Autumn Spring |
| Plus 6 credit points from | |||
| ECT8301 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
| ECT8324 | Power Engineering 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| ECT8363 | Communication Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECT8344 | Control Theory | 6 | Spring |
| ECT8364 | Data Communications | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points from | |||
| ECTE801 | Multimedia Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE833 | Embedded Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE841 | Intelligent Control | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE882 | Network Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE832 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE871 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG941 | Sustainability for Engineers, Scientists and Professionals | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG950 | Innovation and Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG951 | Engineering Project Management | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG952 | Engineering Computing | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE955 | Advanced Laboratory | 6 | Autumn |
Course Structure for the Federal Government Scheme Short Course Program
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Education through the Federal Government Scheme are required to complete subjects aligned to one of the following focused areas of study listed below.
Electrical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENG955 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 6 credit points from | |||
| HEC8344 | Control Theory | 6 | Spring |
| HEC8364 | Data Communications | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points from | |||
| HECT832 | Computer Architecture | 6 | Spring |
| HECT871 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 | Spring |
| HENG951 | Engineering Project Management | 6 | Spring |
| HENG952 | Engineering Computing | 6 | Spring |
Environmental Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the list below | |||
| HENG955 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Spring |
| HNVE925 | Water Quality Engineering and Management | 6 | Spring |
| HNVE926 | Air, Noise and Pollution | 6 | Spring |
| HNVE927 | Environmental Engineering Processes Design | 6 | Spring |
| HNVE929 | Site Contamination and Remediation Technologies | 6 | Spring |
Mining Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the list below | |||
| HCME901 | Tunnelling and Underground Construction | 6 | Spring |
| HENG955 | Engineering Research Method | 6 | Spring |
| HMIN920 | Studies in Underground Mining | 6 | Spring |
| HMIN923 | Rock Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| HMIN933 | Advanced Mineral Resource Estimation Methods | 6 | Spring |
Civil Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the list below | |||
| HCIV904 | Sustainable Roads and Railway Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| HCIV908 | Advanced Soil Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| HCIV958 | Construction Management | 6 | Spring |
| HCME901 | Tunnelling and Underground Construction | 6 | Spring |
| HENG955 | Engineering Research Methods | 6 | Spring |
Mechanical Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the list below | |||
| HENG952 | Engineering Computing | 6 | Spring |
| HMEC935 | Integrated Manufacturing Systems | 6 | Spring |
| HMEC950 | Advanced Robotics | 6 | Spring |
| HEN8434 | Introduction to Materials Welding and Joining | 6 | Spring |
| HENG909 | The Science of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| HMEC918 | Sustainable Energy in Buildings | 6 | Spring |
| HENG948 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |