Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
Program Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals is a 6-month program that provides a solid foundation in engineering concepts and skills. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level engineering roles and will have developed their professional ethics and accountabilities. The program follows a teaching method of problem-based learning and features a focus on local engineering examples, site visits, and input from external industry-based lecturers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals is a 6-month program designed to provide a solid foundation in engineering concepts and skills.
- Graduates will be able to integrate fundamental knowledge in mathematics, physics, statistics, and information technology within the engineering discipline; investigate and solve basic engineering problems utilizing the latest technologies; adapt theoretical knowledge for innovative and sustainable engineering practices; exhibit key interpersonal and academic skills; and determine professional ethics and accountabilities of their engineering practice.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in engineering concepts and skills.
- To prepare students for entry-level engineering roles.
- To provide students with the opportunity to develop their professional ethics and accountabilities.
Outline:
Content:
- Mathematics for Engineering and Science
- Engineering Physics
- Problem Solving for Engineers
- Engineering and the Community
Structure:
- The program consists of 48 credit points of core units.
Teaching:
- The program follows a teaching method of problem-based learning.
- Students will learn to approach engineering problems independently, resolving issues with creative and practical solutions.
- The program features a focus on local engineering examples, site visits, and input from external industry-based lecturers.
Careers:
- Graduates can pursue positions in a wide range of government authorities, private industry consulting firms, major engineering companies, and private companies.
- Potential career paths include:
- Architectural engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical and electronic engineering
- Mechanical engineering
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
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Student Life
Campus life
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Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
- PLUS: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any).
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
- OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent)
- Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
- OR: Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
- OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
- Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction or similar.
- OR: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
- PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- PLUS: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any) (or equivalent).
