Associate Degree of Engineering

Study the Associate Degree of Engineering and develop the skills and qualification needed to become an engineering associate. Engineering associates combine a sound engineering understanding with modern technology to apply and adapt sustainable engineering practices for communities, society and the environment in general. Engineering associates often work to support professional engineers or engineering technologists in a team environment.

This course allows you to develop the skills required to become an engineering associate and gain knowledge of engineering principles relevant to the testing, inspection, drawing, adaptation, commissioning, management or operation of on- site equipment, plant and systems. There is the opportunity to tailor your studies to your areas of interest by selecting from majors in civil, electrical, mechanical or resources engineering or engineering geology.

Areas of study

Civil engineering, engineering, electrical engineering, engineering geology, mechanical engineering, resources engineering.

Career opportunities

Engineering associates, having specialised in one of the disciplines of civil, mechanical or electrical, find employment in national and international public and private industry sectors including the energy, transportation, manufacturing, process, construction, mining and education industries.

Professional recognition

This course is fully accredited for the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining majors by Engineers Australia at the Engineering Associate level. The Engineering Geology major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Practical experience

Students are required to complete 240 hours of Engineering Professional Practice prior to graduation.

Fees and charges

Refer to CQUniversity current fee information.