Associate Degree in Applied Technologies

Overview

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is an engineering and digital technologies course designed to prepare students for the profession as a para-professional engineer or technologist in the context of Industry 4.0, as well as provide a pathway for graduates to articulate into a degree course. The course content has been developed through University and Industry partnerships and is designed to equip learners with both technical and professional skills.

The course develops knowledge and practical problem-solving skills through an approach of real-world complex problem solving in collaborative teams. It includes innovation and entrepreneurship skills applied to product lifecycle management from design and production to system management.

Learning outcomes

Upon successfully completing the Bachelor of Business, students will be able to:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge and skills in engineering or digital technology across various contexts and applications, while employing critical thinking and sound judgment
• Research, design and solve problems in engineering or digital technology applications utilising a range of digital technology skills and knowledge
• Apply a range of engineering, scientific, mathematical and statistical principles to analyse, design, optimize and commission an engineering or digital system solution using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• Apply professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, accountability and an awareness of para-professional engineering or technology practice and a developing awareness of Indigenous, local, and global cultures in a sustainable context
• Implement an innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to the development of an engineering or digital technology product within the context of Industry 4.0
• Reflect on personal performance, learning, and self-management processes as a means of continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Course rules 

To qualify for the award of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies students must successfully complete 200 credit points comprising:

• five [5] core units of study (62.5 credit points)
• eleven [11] units of study from one of the following specialisations: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics. (137.5 credit points).

Career opportunities

The students graduating from this program will be certified para-professionals within the engineering industry. The types of roles they may be employed in include:

• CNC Machining Specialist
• Quality Assurance Engineer 
• Surveyor 
• Structural Engineer 
• Transportation Engineer 
• Mechanical Technician 
• HVAC Technician 
• Maintenance Engineer 
• Mechatronics Engineer 
• Robotics Technician 
• Automation Engineer.

Volume of learning

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies consists of sixteen [16] units of study (200 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 50 credit points.

The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is typically 2 years.

Maximum academic credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for Associate Degree of Applied Technologies is 100 credit points (normally eight units).