Graduate Certificate of Engineering | Course handbook

General Information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering equips students with professional skills and knowledge required for the systematic development of complex engineering systems in a particular specialisation.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Engineering requires students to complete units of study to the value of 50 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Full-time study: 50 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 25 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Specialisation units

50 credit points

Students must choose one specialisation consisting of:

3 specialisation units from the top half of the list
1 unit from the additional specialisation units list

Advanced Manufacturing

Units of study	Unit code
Robotics in Manufacturing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80011
Advanced CAD/CAM Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80010
Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80015
Advanced Manufacturing Processes Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80013
Additive Manufacturing and Tooling Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80006
Technology Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80012
Work Systems in Manufacturing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80002
Additional specialisation units
Nanofabrication Technologies Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80001
Work Systems in Manufacturing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80002
Intelligent Inspection Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80014

Civil Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80003
Advanced Concrete Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80004
Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80005
Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80006
Geotechnical Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80007
Building Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80008
Integrated Water Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80009
Additional specialisation units
Environmental Sustainability in Construction Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80002
Engineering Project Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80006
Principles of Sustainability Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80010
Bridge Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80020

Electrical Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60010
Engineering Project Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80006
Operation of Power Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80010
Renewable Energy Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80015
Renewable Energy Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80015
Virtual Instrumentation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80021
Additional specialisation units
Introduction to Data Science Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60008
Electrical Power Systems Safety Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80007
Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80012
Mobile and Personal Networking Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE80005

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60010
Engineering Project Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80006
RF Circuit Design Techniques Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80004
Virtual Instrumentation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80021
Networks and Switching Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE60006
Mobile and Personal Networking Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE80005
Additional specialisation units
Introduction to Data Science Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	COS60008
Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CYB60004
Software Managed Networks Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	TNE80013

Mechanical Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Surface Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80007
Advanced CAD/CAM Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80010
Intelligent Inspection Systems Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80014
Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80015
Fluid Waves Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE80001
Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	MEE80002
Additional specialisation units
Technology Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	ADM80012
Finite Element Methods and Applications Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80018
Renewable Energy Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80015
Design of Smart Power Grids Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	EEE80020

Structural Engineering

Units of study	Unit code
Advanced Concrete Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80004
Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80005
Building Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80008
Finite Element Methods and Applications Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80018
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80019
Bridge Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80020
Additional specialisation units
Project Costing Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80001
Environmental Sustainability in Construction Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80002
Engineering Project Management Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CSM80006
Geotechnical Design Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80007
Principles of Sustainability Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points	CVE80010

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Engineering will be able to:

Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in area of chosen specialisation that will enhance students’ career prospects and practice
Identify and describe issues and trends in area of specialisation that strengthen and broaden the students’ engineering capabilities to provide solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and independent judgment
Describe contemporary and emerging trends and challenges in area of chosen specialisation
Demonstrate clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs

Career opportunities

The skills attained from the program should assist graduates gaining employment as a professional engineer in a range of industries including electrical power generation, safety and distribution, renewable energy systems, systems and embedded design, mechanical systems design, manufacturing systems design, telecommunication networks design, civil engineering project management, structural engineering and construction.

Graduates may wish to progress towards a Graduate Diploma of Engineering, a Master of Engineering, or a Master of Engineering Science.

Professional recognition

Completion of this course may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership to various levels of Engineers Australia.

Volume of Learning

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering consists of 50 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 points each. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Graduate Certificate of Engineering is typically 6 months full time (or part-time equivalent).

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

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