Overview
Engineering Technology degrees within UNSW Canberra provide outstanding technology education to the future leaders of the Australian Defence Force and encourage excellence through contributions to the engineering profession, industry and community.
The BTech (Av) program is based on core engineering subjects, however specialist components of the BTech (Av) program focus … For more content click the Read More button below.
A key element in this program is the focus on the role of people as key components in a technologically advanced and complex aviation system. There is particular emphasis on the role of human operators (e.g. pilots, air combat officers and air traffic controllers) in aviation infrastructure and safety management systems. Other courses such as aerodynamics and aircraft systems often incorporate problem-based learning informed by academic research and industrial practice. Electives and a final semester project enable students to pursue particular interests both within and outside the specialist discipline.
The BTech (Av) program is designed for potential pilots, navigators and air traffic controllers entering the Australian Defence Force. It is differentiated from the BTech (Aero) program in that there is greater focus on the role of humans in the operation of complex aerospace systems. This program does not provide a short articulation pathway to Bachelor of Engineering.
Learning Outcomes
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
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Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
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Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well-defined engineering problems.
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Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
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Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well-defined engineering problems.
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In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
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Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
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Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
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Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
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Application of systematic project management processes.
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Program Structure
Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
1. Core Courses - 114 UOC
2. Technical Elective Courses - 18 UOC
3. General Education Courses - 12 UOC
Disciplinary Component132 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
Other
Program Requirements
Compulsory Training Component
To meet graduation requirements for Bachelor of Technology, each student must demonstrate they have completed equivalent of 40 working days of work experience in a suitable professional setting where significant aviation operational tasks are undertaken. Internships/placements include those undertaken in either civilian or Defence establishments.
Work experience placements can consist of placements in a university setting that includes working in a research group or other programs (i.e. mentorship, project-based program, immersion experience, etc), where the student gains exposure to aviation operational related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for maximum 20 days full-time equivalent of the 40 days required for graduation.
Minimum duration of each work experience placement must be 5 days full-time equivalent. Maximum of 3 placements in different institutions are permitted.
Students can claim up to a total of 10 days full-time equivalent of work experience by partaking in activities such as aviation operational related projects, events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide detailed justification, in their reflection journal, identifying the aviation operational experiences gained during the various activities.
Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis.
Work experience placements can consist of placements in a university setting that includes working in a research group or other programs (i.e. mentorship, project-based program, immersion experience, etc), where the student gains exposure to aviation operational related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for maximum 20 days full-time equivalent of the 40 days required for graduation.
Minimum duration of each work experience placement must be 5 days full-time equivalent. Maximum of 3 placements in different institutions are permitted.
Students can claim up to a total of 10 days full-time equivalent of work experience by partaking in activities such as aviation operational related projects, events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide detailed justification, in their reflection journal, identifying the aviation operational experiences gained during the various activities.
Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis.
Progression Requirements
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Engineers Australia
Career Opportunities
Pilot, maritime aviation warfare officer, air combat officer, joint battlefield airspace controller.
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction
Program Fees
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