They design, develop, install and maintain systems, and as their career develops, advance their technical and managerial responsibilities. The program includes core units of study from all branches of electrical engineering and allows specialisation through elective units. Also recognised overseas through the Washington Accord. Mechanical engineers work with automatic control systems advanced materials, computer-aided design, environmental systems, transportation, power generation, oil and gas exploration and mining, human systems such as surgical implants, disability aids and biomechanics, materials handling and storage, and manufacturing. Also recognised overseas through the Washington Accord.
Mechatronic engineers use computers and other digital systems to control industrial processes.
They bring electronic, material and mechanical sciences together with precision measurement, manufacturing and packaging techniques to create diverse types of products. Also recognised overseas through the Washington Accord. Software engineering is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia and overseas with employment in such areas as information systems, database management, multi media and telecommunications software systems, language compilers, internet programming, real-time software engineering, control systems, reliable biomedical systems and artificial intelligence. Also recognised overseas through the Washington Accord. Extensive problem solving, computer-based projects and aspects of modern workplace management are features of the course.