Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Central Queensland University

CRICOS Institution Code 00219C

Duration

156 weeks

Delivery

On Campus, Online

Study Load

Full-time / Part-time

Intakes

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Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is a versatile degree with options to major in traditional engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical or resource systems) or pursue a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics or mechanical). The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is designed to introduce the breadth of practice within your engineering discipline, while developing a high level of technical knowledge and capability in your chosen specialisation. You can choose to major in:

Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics
Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical
Civil: Municipal Transportation or Structural Streams available
Electrical: Electrical Control or Electrical Power Streams available
Mechanical: Mechanical Design or Mechanical Energy Streams available
Resource Systems: Automation or Data Science Streams available. Learn more about each major in the Structure & Availability section below. This course integrates problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills to develop and demonstrate technical capabilities. You will learn problem-solving skills alongside technical content in exciting, real-world engineering contexts that promote sustainable and ethical practice.

Aircraft Maintenance Majors To commence the Aircraft Maintenance Majors, you must have already completed a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics or Mechanical) at Aviation Australia, or an equivalent qualification approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Upon completing the Diploma, you will receive 1.5 years of advanced standing towards the corresponding Aircraft Maintenance specialisation in this course. The final 1.5 years of the course are available on campus at Aviation Australia Brisbane and online. Engineering Cadetship Program A key benefit of studying engineering at CQU is our strong connections with industry practitioners who offer support through scholarships, guest lectures, work-integrated learning and cadetship opportunities. Engineering Trade Practice

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

A$10,200 per year (Commonwealth Supported Place, 2026 indicative)

Duration

156 weeks

Intakes

Term 1, 2027 | Term 2, 2027

Study Mode

Full-time / Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Additional requirements for Aircraft Maintenance Majors

a completed Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Avionics (10600NAT or 11065NAT) or,
a completed Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical (10599NAT or 11064NAT).

To select the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Majors, students must have already completed a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics or Mechanical) at Aviation Australia’s Brisbane campus or an equivalent qualification approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Upon completing the Diploma, students receive 1.5 years of advanced standing towards the corresponding Aircraft Maintenance Major in this course.

Domestic students:

Minimum rank threshold: ATAR 65 | Selection Rank 65. This is the minimum eligible rank for entry to this course; achieving it does not guarantee a place, as entry may be competitive.
Your entry score is an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) if you are completing or have recently completed Year 12, or a Selection Rank calculated from prior VET or higher education study, or from work and life experience.
Recommended study: Mathematical Methods, Physics, Graphics

International students:

International applicants are assessed on their overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications rather than on an ATAR or Selection Rank, and must meet the English language proficiency requirements below.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, CQUniversity offers English language and alternative entry pathways.

English language proficiency (all applicants)

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.

You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:

a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.

These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 54 with no less than 46 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
an Occupational English Test with a minimum result of 'B' in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each application will be assessed individually.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, you will be prepared for professional practice as an Engineering Technologist, providing specialised technical expertise that supports the design, implementation, operation, and optimisation of engineering systems.
Engineering Technologists play a critical role in translating engineering concepts into practical solutions through the application of advanced technologies, technical analysis, modelling, testing, commissioning, and operational management. You will work collaboratively with Professional Engineers, Engineering Associates, tradespeople, contractors, and clients to deliver engineering projects across a wide range of industries. Your expertise will enable you to contribute to selecting, integrating, and managing technologies that improve productivity, reliability, safety, and sustainability. You may also lead technical and design teams, ensuring that engineering solutions comply with Australian Standards, industry regulations, and best-practice guidelines.
Upon completion, you can pursue careers across diverse sectors including infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, mining and resources, energy, utilities, transportation, defence, water, and government. Career pathways may include roles in engineering design, project delivery, systems integration, technical operations, asset management, quality assurance, commissioning, maintenance, and technical consulting.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units154 units

ENTA11011

Analytical Methods and Physics for Aircraft Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11012

Electronic Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11013

Electrical Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11014

Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Practices

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11015

Human Factors and Aviation Legislation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11016

Aircraft Instrumentation Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENEG11007

Engineering Industry Project Investigation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

MATH11218

Applied Mathematics

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA12015

Aerodynamics, Flight Control and Navigation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA12016

Automatic Flight Control and Communication Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA12017

Aircraft Systems - Avionics

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENEM13012

Maintenance Engineering

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENEX12003

Essential Mathematics for Control Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTG13003

Advanced Materials in Aviation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA13021

Aircraft Communication Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA13022

Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA13023

Advanced Aircraft Control Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENEP14004

Engineering Practice Experience

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTG13002

Engineering Technology Project Planning

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTG13001

Engineering Technology Project Implementation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Avionics major

ENTA11011

Analytical Methods and Physics for Aircraft Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11013

Electrical Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11015

Human Factors and Aviation Legislation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11017

Electronic Fundamentals for Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11018

Aircraft Structural Maintenance Practices

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11019

Aircraft Materials and Hardware

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA11020

Instrumentation Systems for Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENEG11007

Engineering Industry Project Investigation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

MATH11218

Applied Mathematics

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA12018

Gas Turbine Engines

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA12019

Propeller Maintenance

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA12020

Aerodynamics and Airframe Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA12021

Aircraft Structures and Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA13026

Advanced Engineering Design

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTG13003

Advanced Materials in Aviation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA13022

Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENEM13012

Maintenance Engineering

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA13024

Thermofluid Engineering for Aviation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTA13025

Aviation Thermofluids and Sustainable Energy

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENEP14004

Engineering Practice Experience

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTG13002

Engineering Technology Project Planning

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENTG13001

Engineering Technology Project Implementation

Part of the Aircraft Maintenance - Mechanical major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

Part of the Civil major

ENEG11006

Engineering Statics

Part of the Civil major

ENEG11008

Materials for Engineers

Part of the Civil major

MATH11247

Foundation Mathematics

Part of the Civil major

MATH11218

Applied Mathematics

Part of the Civil major

MATH11219

Applied Calculus

Part of the Civil major

ENEC12008

Geotechnical Engineering

Part of the Civil major

ENEC12009

Engineering Surveying and Spatial Sciences

Part of the Civil major

ENEC12010

Hydraulics and Hydrology

Part of the Civil major

ENEC12011

Transport Systems

Part of the Civil major

ENEC12012

Stress Analysis

Part of the Civil major

ENEG13002

Engineering Futures

Part of the Civil major

ENEC13014

Water Supply and Wastewater Technology

Part of the Civil major

ENEC14016

Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Part of the Civil major

ENEC14017

Water Resources Engineering

Part of the Civil major

ENEC13015

Steel and Timber Design

Part of the Civil major

ENEC13016

Concrete Technology and Design

Part of the Civil major

ENEC13017

Advanced Structural Analysis

Part of the Civil major

ENEC14014

Structural and Geotechnical Design

Part of the Civil major

ENAG11010

Trade Practice 1

Part of the Civil major

ENAG11011

Trade Practice 2

Part of the Civil major

ENEG11007

Engineering Industry Project Investigation

Part of the Civil major

ENEG11009

Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy

Part of the Civil major

ENEG12007

Creative Engineering

Part of the Civil major

ENEP14004

Engineering Practice Experience

Part of the Civil major

ENTG13002

Engineering Technology Project Planning

Part of the Civil major

ENTG13001

Engineering Technology Project Implementation

Part of the Civil major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG11008

Materials for Engineers

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG11009

Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy

Part of the Electrical major

MATH11247

Foundation Mathematics

Part of the Electrical major

MATH11218

Applied Mathematics

Part of the Electrical major

MATH11219

Applied Calculus

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE12014

Electrical Circuit Analysis

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE12015

Electrical Power Engineering

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE12016

Signals and Systems

Part of the Electrical major

ENEX12002

Introductory Electronics

Part of the Electrical major

MATH12225

Applied Computational Modelling

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG13002

Engineering Futures

Part of the Electrical major

ENEX13002

Power Electronics

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE13019

Control Systems Analysis and Design

Part of the Electrical major

ENEX13001

Industrial Control and Automation

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE14006

Embedded Microcontrollers

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE13016

Power System Protection

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE13021

Power System Analysis and Design

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE14007

Electrical Machines and Drives Applications

Part of the Electrical major

ENAG11010

Trade Practice 1

Part of the Electrical major

ENAG11011

Trade Practice 2

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG11006

Engineering Statics

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG11007

Engineering Industry Project Investigation

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG12007

Creative Engineering

Part of the Electrical major

ENEE13022

Communication Technology

Part of the Electrical major

ENEP14004

Engineering Practice Experience

Part of the Electrical major

ENTG13002

Engineering Technology Project Planning

Part of the Electrical major

ENTG13001

Engineering Technology Project Implementation

Part of the Electrical major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG11006

Engineering Statics

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG11008

Materials for Engineers

Part of the Mechanical major

MATH11247

Foundation Mathematics

Part of the Mechanical major

MATH11218

Applied Mathematics

Part of the Mechanical major

MATH11219

Applied Calculus

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM12006

Fluid Mechanics

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM12008

Bulk Materials Handling

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM12009

Structural Mechanics

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM12010

Engineering Dynamics

Part of the Mechanical major

MATH12225

Applied Computational Modelling

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM13018

Materials and Manufacturing

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG13002

Engineering Futures

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM13015

Design of Machine Elements

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEX13003

Mechanical Design Practice

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM14015

Dynamic System Modelling and Control

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM13014

Thermodynamics

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM14011

Energy Conversion

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEM14014

Capstone Thermofluid Engineering

Part of the Mechanical major

ENAG11010

Trade Practice 1

Part of the Mechanical major

ENAG11011

Trade Practice 2

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG11007

Engineering Industry Project Investigation

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG11009

Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG12007

Creative Engineering

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEP14004

Engineering Practice Experience

Part of the Mechanical major

ENTG13002

Engineering Technology Project Planning

Part of the Mechanical major

ENTG13001

Engineering Technology Project Implementation

Part of the Mechanical major

ENEG11005

Introduction to Contemporary Engineering