Overview 2021
Location
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Every exciting, future-focused development in society has engineering at its core, from energy generation to biomedical implants. No matter how fast technology advances, or what needs society creates, engineers are always there, pushing the boundaries and creating solutions.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering will help you think more like an engineer. Your studies will cover professional engineering practices, technical writing, drawings, design process, and project management techniques. You’ll develop valuable skills like communication, teamwork, project management, and innovation. This four-unit course is the foundation for further studies in engineering.
To meet the admission criteria for either the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Honours) at the University of Tasmania, you will need to complete the Undergraduate Certificate and one of our foundation units in either Chemistry or Physics.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and solve engineering problems through applying established engineering methods and conceptual knowledge of the natural and physical sciences.
- Describe engineering components, systems and/or processes and their part in meeting technical, legislative, environmental and economic requirements of engineering processes.
- Apply the professional and personal attributes of a trainee engineer in Australia in simulated engineering projects.
Career outcomes
The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals is an excellent opportunity to upskill or start your engineering career. Employment outlook for Engineers is growing with skilled engineers in demand across a vast array of industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five year:
- Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services 14.6 % Projected Job Growth to 2024*
- Civil Engineering is one of the largest growing professions in the Australian Construction industry with 21.9 % Projected Job growth to 2024*
In addition developing job-ready skills and a foundational understanding of engineering practices, you'll also have the option to pursue further study. To meet the admission criteria for either the Bachelor of Engineering (specialisation) with Honours or Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (specialisation) with Honours at the University of Tasmania, you will need to complete the Undergraduate Certificate and one of our foundation units in either Chemistry or Physics.
*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.
Course structure
You will complete 4 core units (50 credit points).
This unit aims to introduce students to the professional practice of engineering (including ongoing learning, ethics and safety) and develops skills in technical writing, engineering drawings, engineering design process, and project management techniques. Students will apply this knowledge to work…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for KAA108 Engineering Design and Communication
Mathematics, equipped with the powerful tools logic and reasoning, is the key ingredient that enriches all areas of education. A sound knowledge in mathematics not only opens up numerous carrier options, but also helps to understand the world in which…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | 5 Week Session Jan A | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | 5 Week Session Jan A | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | 5 Week Session Jan A | ||||
This unit aims to continue the introduction of design, and will cover professional engineering skills of communication (written, oral, visual and technical), teamwork, project management, sustainability, ethics and creativity and innovation. This unit will further enhance design in the context…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for ENG102 Engineering Design and Sustainable Development
Engineers are required to work with many different materials in their professional lives. This unit is designed therefore to provide students with the level of knowledge required to understand the science of materials and their diverse role in engineering applications.…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
The unit is primarily designed for students to develop basic to intermediate computer-based skills to solve engineering problems using mathematical and programming techniques. The emphasis is on developing solutions and algorithms by building well structured and efficient computer programs and…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for KAA109 Engineering Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Mathematics, equipped with the powerful tools logic and reasoning, is the key ingredient that enriches all areas of education. A sound knowledge in mathematics not only opens up numerous carrier options, but also helps to understand the world in which…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants with previous higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider. If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed Certificate III or above.
This course accepts applications based on work or life experience.
Applicants who have not completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but who have relevant work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement.
Students enrolling in this course must complete by the end of 2021. This course will not be offered after this time. Students who have not completed the course by the end of 2021 will be supported to find an alternative course to transfer into.
The course course does not have specific subject prerequisites, but students are required to consult the course coordinator about the mathematics options before commencement to ensure that on completion of the UGCertEng they will attain the level of mathematics that meets eligibility for the BE(Hons) or BMarEng(Hons) courses for which the UGCertEng is a pathway.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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