Diploma of Engineering
The Diploma of Engineering offers students an industry-connected experience, uniquely placed to provide solutions to the challenges faced by the global community.
Engineers can find themselves working in many different disciplines and environments, from overseeing maintenance operations to designing and building engineered solutions, the range of career options is vast, varied and challenging. Curtin College will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to start the academic studies you will need for your engineering career. The range of units you will study forms the basis of all engineering disciplines, allowing you to progress onto any of the degree options available at Curtin University.
CRICOS CODE: 087941B
Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning
Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:
ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingPHY01S1 PhysicsPRG01S1 ProgrammingTMT01S1 Technical MathematicsStage 1 Course Structure
Students to complete 8 units (7 required + 1 elective)
Study Period 1ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingCHE01S1 ChemistryPRG01S1 ProgrammingEMT01S1 Essential Mathematics
Study Period 2ACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills (pre-req for this unit: ARW01S1)PHY01S1 PhysicsTMT01S1 Technical Mathematics (pre-req for this unit: EMT01S1)
+ 1 elective from the following list:IMT01S1 Information and Media TechnologiesPMG01S1 Project Management
LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED
Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.ACC01S1 AccountingDES01S1 Design Skills ECN01S1 EconomicsHBI01S1 Human BiologyIDC01S1 Introduction to Design ComputingMCC01S1 Media Culture and CommunicationsMGT01S1 ManagementMKT01S1 Marketing
Stage 2 Course Structure for students starting in Trimester 3, 2020
Students to complete 8 core units
Study Period 1FOP1005 Fundamentals of ProgrammingFPEP1000 Fundamentals of Professional Engineering PracticeEMTH1019 Linear Algebra and Statistics for EngineersESYS1000 Electrical SystemsStudy Period 2EFDP1001 Engineering Foundations - Design and ProcessesEMTH1020 Calculus for EngineersEMCH1000 Engineering MechanicsRPME1003 Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering
Previous Stage 2 Program Structure Changes
Stage 2 Course Structure (Teach out mode) for students who started Stage 2 before Trimester 2 2020
Students to complete 9 core units
Study Period 1ACOM1000 Academic CommunicationEPRO1004 Engineering ProgrammingEFPC1000 Engineering Foundations - Principles & CommunicationEMTH1019 Linear Algebra and Statistics for EngineersEMCH1000 Engineering Mechanics orEMAT1000 Engineering MaterialsStudy Period 2EFDP1001 Engineering Foundations - Design and ProcessesESYS1000 Electrical SystemsEMTH1020 Calculus for EngineersEMCH1000 Engineering Mechanics orEMAT1000 Engineering Materials
Program Structure Pattern - if commencing in October 2020.
Enrolment Information
For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.
Unit Materials
College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.
Booklists
The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.
Any questions?
If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Manager - Engineering and Information Technology, by contacting the College Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.