Responsible faculty or institute:
Science, Engineering and Technology (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Course Duration: Minimum
3 yrs, Maximum
6 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology (03) 6226 2125 or Dr David Lewis, Degree Coordinator (03) 6226 2133
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in the School of Engineering is a 3-year degree course (though credit may often be given for previous studies) that may be studied full-time or part-time. It is primarily intended to be undertaken by diploma students articulating from TAFE Colleges. It is not generally intended that entry be from Year 12. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs are in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. While the programs use many of the units within the School's Bachelor of Engineering programs, they are focused on design aspects of the relative engineering disciplines and involve specialist units.
Admission & Prerequisites
Applicants would normally hold a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The course structure is based on the student's holding a Tasmanian TAFE Advanced Diploma. Prospective students holding other TAFE qualifications should contact the School of Engineering for details.
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology leads to a para-professional qualification designed to satisfy the requirements of the Institution of Engineers Australia for affiliate membership.
Course objectives are:
- to provide a sound basis in mathematics, the basic sciences and engineering sciences and management;
- to produce engineering technologists who will work in collaboration with more experienced engineering technologists, or assist professional engineers to undertake tasks which require accuracy and adherence to prescribed methods of analysis, design or computation;
- to develop skills in analysis, synthesis, design and communication; and
- to promote student interaction and activities which develop the key interpersonal skills required to balance academic achievements.
Articulation to/from Course
After successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, students may also elect to continue their study and articulate to the Bachelor of Engineering in the appropriate specialisation, to become professional engineers.
Articulation from a TAFE diploma is a specific design feature of the course, and holders of this award may be granted up to approximately three semesters advanced standing in the course.
