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Learn professional skills and knowledge needed to work with complex engineering systems in an engineering discipline of your choosing. The Graduate Certificate of Engineering builds on your existing engineering studies and knowledge.

Select a specialisation from one of six options: Advanced Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Network Systems and Telecommunications or Structural Engineering.

Depending on your chosen specialisation, you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue work as an engineer in a range of areas.

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Duration

12 months part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

2020 Start Dates

Semester 1 - 02 March 2020

Semester 2 - 03 August 2020

2021 Start Dates

Semester 1 - 01 March 2021

Semester 2 - 02 August 2021

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

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.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering consists of 50 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part time load comprises of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Graduate Certificate of Engineering is typically 0.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent).

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Engineering, students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:

4 prescribed specialisation-specific units (50 credit points)

Six specialisations are available in the Graduate Certificate of Engineering:

Advanced Manufacturing
Civil
Electrical and Electronic
Mechanical
Network Systems and Telecommunications
Structural

The Graduate Certificate of Engineering forms part of a nested suite of postgraduate courses:

Graduate Certificate of Engineering (50 credit points)
Graduate Diploma of Engineering (100 credit points)
Master of Engineering (150 credit points)
Master of Engineering Science (200 credit points)

Units of study

View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.

All students must choose one specialisation and complete four specialisation-specific units as prescribed below:

Advanced Manufacturing specialisation

Complete three core specialisation units below (37.5 credit points):

ADM80013 Advanced Manufacturing Processes *

ADM80006 Additive Manufacturing and Tooling *

ADM80010 Advanced CAD/CAM *

Choose one option unit (12.5 credit points) from the list below:

ADM80003 Six Sigma

ADM80015 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation

ADM80004 Sustainable Design and Manufacture

Civil Engineering specialisation

Complete three core specialisation units below (37.5 credit points):

CVE80007 Geotechnical Design *

CVE80008 Building Design *

CSM80006 Engineering Project Management *

Choose one option unit (12.5 credit points) from the list below:

CSM80002 Environmental Sustainability in Construction

CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling

CVE80003 Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics

CVE80009 Integrated Water Design

Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation

Choose three core specialisation units (37.5 credit points) from the list below:

EEE80006 Linear Systems *

EEE80010 Operation of Power Systems *

EEE40014 Hardware-Software Codesign *

EEE80002 HDL and High Level Synthesis *

Choose one option unit (12.5 credit points) from the list below:

EEE80015 Renewable Energy

EEE80007 Electrical Power Systems Safety

EEE80012 Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems

ADM80012 Technology Management

EEE80020 Design of Smart Power Grids

EEE40013 Computer Architecture

EEE80004 RF Circuit Design Techniques

EEE80003 VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems

Mechanical Engineering specialisation

Complete three core specialisation units below (37.5 credit points):

ADM80010 Advanced CAD/CAM *

MEE80002 Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering *

MEE80001 Fluid Waves *

Choose one option unit (12.5 credit points) from the list below:

ADM80015 Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation

ADM80007 Surface Engineering

ADM80014 Intelligent Inspection Systems

ADM80003 Six Sigma

Network Systems and Telecommunications Engineering specialisation

Choose three core specialisation units below (37.5 credit points):

TNE80005 Mobile and Personal Networking * or TNE60005 Wireless Communications Techniques *

TNE80006 Secure Networks *

CSM80006 Engineering Project Management *

Complete the following unit (12.5 credit points):

TNE60006 Networks and Switching

Structural Engineering specialisation

Complete three core specialisation units below (37.5 credit points):

CVE80004 Advanced Concrete Design *

CVE80005 Strengthening and Monitoring of Structures *

CVE80008 Building Design *

Choose one option unit (12.5 credit points) from the list below:

CVE80018 Finite Element Methods and Applications

CVE80019 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

CVE80020 Bridge Design

CVE80006 Infrastructure Deterioration Modelling

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

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.

Aims and objectives

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

demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills in the area of chosen specialisation that will enhance students’ career prospects and practice
identify and describe issues and trends in the area of specialisation that strengthen and broaden the students’ engineering capabilities to provide solutions to complex problems using critical thinking and independent judgement
describe contemporary and emerging trends and challenges in the 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.

Professional recognition

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

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

A maximum of two exemptions (25 credit points) is available in this program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2019

2019 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$4,679	$4,679	See how your SSAF is calculated
Full fee	$16,440	$16,440	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2019 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Fees for 2020

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$4,763	$4,763	See how your SSAF is calculated
Full fee	16,940	$16,940	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2020 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students.

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Standard entry

a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree* (minimum four years of full-time study) in an approved cognate field, or
a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.

How to apply

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