Prelim

Course description:

Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, and the scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.

What students learn

Preliminary course

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

• THREE application modules based on engineering concepts and impacts through the study of engineering products. Engineering concepts and impacts are studied in each of the following categories:

  • Engineering Fundamentals

  • Engineered Products and 

  • Braking Systems

• ONE focus module relating to the field of Biomedical Engineering

Course requirements

• Preliminary course

• Students are required to produce a component of an engineering report in Engineering application module 3, Braking Systems, and then a complete engineering report in Engineering focus module 4, Biomedical Engineering.