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Overview

The Chief of Defence Force Students Program in Engineering offers the opportunity for students entering UNSW Canberra with a high Entrance Rank, and who maintain a high level of performance in their studies, to undertake research in a range of disciplines that will develop their critical thinking and independent research … For more content click the Read More button below. In Year 1 of the program, students will be engaged with cohort activities so as to develop and maintain their interest and continuing involvement in the program via invited lectures, seminars, general reading and social events. Commencing in Year 2, the research projects, each offered as separate courses, will be supervised by academic staff from the same or closely related discipline. Students in the research courses may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the nature of the project undertaken, though all students will submit individual assessment. The final assessment, due by the end of the session, will be based on a written paper and an oral presentation. The program is of three years duration and is awarded as a pass degree. There is provision for students who have completed the Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering) to upgrade it to a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Aeronautical Engineering by undertaking 12 months of additional study. The BTech (Aero) (CDF) program is very similar to the first three years of the BE (Aero) (CDF) program. The BTech (Aero) (CDF) is primarily designed for RAAF Officer Cadets who intend to become aircrew and wish to enhance their understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft. The program extends the educational principles embodied in the BTech to a higher level of the degree. In the program, students will be exposed in the first year to research methods in Engineering and will be offered significant extensions to the ideas and analysis performed in the standard degree program. This will allow them to undertake research projects, at the appropriate level, in their later years, thereby, more fully integrating research into the standard undergraduate degree. The individual projects undertaken in close association with academic staff on research topics of mutual interest underpin the program and give the students the ability to develop their full potential.

Learning Outcomes

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE 1.1. Systematic, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the technology domain. 1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the technology domain. 1.3. In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the technology domain. 1.4. Discernment of knowledge development within the technology domain. 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the technology domain. 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the technology domain.
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ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to broadly defined problem solving within the technology domain. 2.2. Application of engineering techniques, tools and resources within the technology domain. 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes within the technology domain. 2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of projects within the technology domain.
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PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability. 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. 3.4. Professional use and management of information. 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership. At the end of the program students are expected to meet the graduate attributes of the University and Stage 1 Competencies of Engineers Australia, ready to practice in their chosen profession and with the ingenuity and resourcefulness to meet rapid technological change.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

1. Core Courses - 132 UOC
2. General Education Courses - 12 UOC

Disciplinary Component132 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

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Program Requirements

Compulsory Training Component

Practical Experience Requirements

To meet graduation requirements for Bachelor of Technology, each student must demonstrate they have completed the equivalent of 40 working days of work experience in a suitable professional setting where significant aeronautical 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 aeronautical operational related tasks, technical skills and professional development. Such university-based placements can account for a maximum 20 days full-time equivalent of the 40 days required for graduation.

The 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 aeronautical operational related projects, events, site-visits, leadership roles, workshops, etc. during their program. In making this claim, the student must provide a detailed justification, in their reflection journal, identifying the aeronautical operational experiences gained during the various activities. 

Students can claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through an application made to the engineering work experience coordinator who will assess this on a case-to-case basis. 

Progression Requirements

To progress within the CDF qualification, it requires a min. 80% WAM to be sustained over the period of the degree.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Technology - BTech4430 - Technology (Aeronautical Eng)

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Engineers Australia

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

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