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Overview
About Engineering
Engineering includes the study of mechanics, materials science and control technologies through real-world engineering contexts where students engage in problem-based learning.
Subject summary
Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
---|---|---|---|
General |
Internal assessment (75%) External assessment (25%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Engineering, students will learn about:
- engineering fundamentals and society
- emerging technologies
- statics of structures and environmental considerations
- machines and mechanisms.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- project — folio (25%)
- examination (25%)
- project — folio (25%)
- examination (25%).
Where can Engineering lead?
Studying Engineering can lead to:
- engineering, including, but not limited to, civil, mechanical, mechatronic, electrical, aerospace, mining, process, chemical, marine, biomedical, telecommunications, environmental, micro-nano and systems.
More information
Email Engineering@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0460.
Technologies
- Aerospace Systems (2019)
- Building & Construction Skills (2019)
- Design (2019)
- Digital Solutions (2019)
- Engineering (2019)
- Engineering Skills (2019)
- Fashion (2019)
- Food & Nutrition (2019)
- Furnishing Skills (2019)
- Hospitality Practices (2019)
- Industrial Graphics Skills (2019)
- Industrial Technology Skills (2019)
- Information & Communication Technology (2019)