Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Required components

Required components are essential functions and attributes that are encountered in different learning and assessment contexts throughout the course.

The examples below show how these components appear in practice, which can guide your approach to learning and participation throughout the course. 

Sight

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will use and interpret visual information, including colour and/or facial cues, to maintain safety and make accurate assessments.

Some activities are core to safety and professional practice. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Recording data on graphs, interpreting diagrams, equations, schematics, or digital interfaces, particularly where colour differentiation is required

• Participating in experiments undertaken in laboratories or workshops

Some industry-standard tools and software may have limited compatibility with assistive technology or alternative formats.

Sound 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will use hearing to respond to vocal cues and differentiate sounds and tone, to maintain safety and make accurate assessments.

Some activities are core to safety and professional practice. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Hearing and responding to alarms in laboratories or workshops
   

Adaptable components

The following sensory components are required in this course. Reasonable adjustments can likely be supported.

Required components

Required components are essential functions and attributes that are encountered in different learning and assessment contexts throughout the course.

The examples below show how these components appear in practice, which can guide your approach to learning and participation throughout the course. 

Endurance 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use endurance to sustain physical effort and concentration over extended periods without experiencing excessive fatigue.

Some activities are core to safety and professional practice. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Participating in laboratory or workshop classes for an extended duration, coordinating movements such as lifting, walking, or standing 

For safety, laboratories have strict attendee ratio allocations, which may limit extended access. 

Stamina 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use stamina to perform short-term, high intensity physical tasks while maintaining control and energy.

Some activities are core to safety and professional practice. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Participating in laboratory or workshop classes for an extended duration, requiring mental concentration and focus  

For safety, laboratories have strict attendee ratio allocations, which may limit extended access.

Adaptable components

The following mobility and movement components are required in this course. Reasonable adjustments can likely be supported.

Required components

Required components are essential functions and attributes that are encountered in different learning and assessment contexts throughout the course.

The examples below show how these components appear in practice, which can guide your approach to learning and participation throughout the course. 

Activities in this course where required components are applicable will be observed and assessed during compulsory experience units to meet standards overseen by Engineers Australia for professional registration to practice as an engineer

Codes of conduct 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will follow professional rules, standards, and ethical guidelines provided by professional association(s).

Some activities are core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Demonstrating professional conduct, integrity, and legal obligations
   

Duty of care

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will act in ways that support personal safety and the safety of others.  

Some activities are core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Demonstrating effective reasoning to decisions on behalf of organisation’s clients
   

Cultural sensitivity (including equity awareness)

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will respect diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives by acting in inclusive, fair, and nonjudgemental ways.

Some activities are core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Demonstrating professional and ethical behaviours that are informed by cultural awareness and competence
   

Engage effectively 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will interact with others honestly, respectfully, and responsibly to build trust and professional relationships.

Some activities are core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Demonstrating engagement and interaction towards clients and colleagues
   

Professional reflection 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop skills to review their learning and performance and identify areas for improvement.

Some activities are core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Demonstrating reflection on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development

Required components

Required components are essential functions and attributes that are encountered in different learning and assessment contexts throughout the course.

The examples below show how these components appear in practice, which can guide your approach to learning and participation throughout the course. 

Cognition 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop, use and apply thinking skills such as attention, memory, language, and perception to focus, learn, and complete tasks over a continued period of time. 

Some activities are core to safety and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Processing theory and procedures safely into practice

• Concentrating, retaining and interpreting simultaneously is required to ensure safety during laboratory sessions

• Engaging with complex knowledge to synthesise evidence is required to ensure safety during laboratory sessions
   

Understand and apply information 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will use and interpret information by following instructions, making decisions, solving problems and applying knowledge. 

Some activities are core to safety and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Applying safety standards as instructed

• Participating in experiments in laboratories or workshops
   

For safety, laboratories have strict attendee ratio allocations, which may limit extended access.

Critical thinking and analysis 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use skills in analysing and evaluating information objectively to form well-reasoned conclusions.

Some activities are core to safety and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Analysing, synthesising, and evaluating information to justify conclusions in project‑based and analytical tasks, will be observed and assessed during compulsory experience in an industry setting
   

Digital literacy 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop skills to use digital tools and technologies effectively to access, create, and apply knowledge.

Some activities are core to safety and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Using specialised software tools to model, design, analyse, simulate, communicate, and implement solutions to complex problems

• Using industry specified software, will be observed and assessed during compulsory experience in an industry setting

Some industry-standard tools and software may have limited compatibility with assistive technology or alternative formats.

Required components

Required components are essential functions and attributes that are encountered in different learning and assessment contexts throughout the course.

The examples below show how these components appear in practice, which can guide your approach to learning and participation throughout the course. 

Verbal communication 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will use spoken language to express ideas clearly, supported by tone and body language, to support understanding and feedback.

Some activities are core to practice and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Discussing expectations of projects and tasks with clients, colleagues, managers, and contractors, will be observed and assessed during compulsory experience in an industry setting
   

Written communication 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use written communication skills to express information through written formats including via software, print or handwriting.

Some activities are core to practice and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Representing and creating ideas diagrammatically without access to technology

• Writing a thesis

• Producing scholarly writing content
   

Numeracy 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will use numbers and data to make decisions in everyday and professional situations. 

Some activities are core to practice and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Providing cost estimates in real time meetings with clients or contractors
   

Collaboration and teamwork 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use skills in working with others to build trust, contribute to shared goals, and maintain positive team dynamics.

Some activities are core to practice and research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Contributing to a team, based on pre-allocation of members based on skill set, to deliver projects for clients, stakeholders, colleagues, consultants and industry partners, bounded by the project timeframe
   

Adaptability 

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will develop and use skills in responding to change through adjusting plans and managing different tasks as situations change. 

Some activities are practice and core to research integrity and the production of valid scholarly work. Therefore, there may be limited flexibility for adjustment in activities such as:

• Meeting or negotiating on projects and tasks deadlines, will be observed and assessed during compulsory experience in an industry setting
   

Adaptable components

The following interpersonal components are required in this course. Reasonable adjustments can likely be supported.