BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

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1 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

2 WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects or want to learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We specialise in open learning learning that gives you more freedom to decide what you study and where you study. Our courses are specifically designed for delivery by distance, which means you can fit your study around your life. And just because you are learning by distance, this doesn t mean you have to do it alone. You will have access to your tutors and lecturers by or phone. It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that you succeed. So welcome to learning for today s world, and congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education. Please note that all information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.

3 CONTENTS Key dates 2 Introduction 3 Appendix A: Cross-credits 19 Diploma level qualifications 19 Graduate profile 3 University of Southern Queensland 3 Contact us Other useful contact details inside back page inside back page OP7005 Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree structure 4 How to structure your Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree 4 Other study options within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology 5 Open Polytechnic diploma (major) 5 USQ Associate degree (major) 5 Single majors within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification 6 Civil Engineering 6 Mechanical Engineering 8 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 10 General information 12 Admission requirements 12 How to enrol 13 Getting credit for your previous learning 13 Fees 13 Loans, allowances and other funding 13 Study time required 14 Set texts 14 Practice units 14 Withdrawals 14 Support for your study 15 Assessment 16 Grading system 16 Examinations 16 Computer requirements 17 1

4 KEY DATES TRIMESTER 1, 2015 Enrolments open for November 2014 Applications for admission into Trimester 1 close 13 December 2014 Re-enrolments close for Trimester 1 31 January 2015 Graduation ceremony applications close 28 February 2015 Trimester 1 officially begins 2 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 29 March 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 24 May 2015 Trimester 1 final exams June 2015 TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Applications for admission into Trimester 2 close 30 May 2015 Applications close for September 2015 Residential Practice units 19 June 2015 Re-enrolments close for Trimester 2 20 June 2015 Trimester 2 officially begins 20 July 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 16 August 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 11 October 2015 Applications close for February 2016 Residential Practice units 23 October 2015 Trimester 2 final exams 2 13 November 2015 TRIMESTER 3, 2015 Applications for admission into Trimester 3 close 3 October 2015 Re-enrolments close for Trimester 3 17 October 2015 Enrolments open for November 2015 Trimester 3 officially begins 16 November 2015 Last day for withdrawing (with refund) 13 December 2015 Last day for withdrawing (no refund) 17 January 2016 Trimester 3 final exams 1 12 February 2016 If you plan to enrol for the first time into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification, you must submit your enrolment online and send us all required documentation, before the trimester application close date. All fees must be paid before the close dates so that we can confirm your enrolment and send your course materials. If you are planning to pay your fees by student loan you need to apply to StudyLink at least four weeks before the trimester enrolment close-off date. We are unable to make any exceptions to the close and receipt of fees dates as listed above. We cannot accept applications by telephone, fax or . Applications for admission into the programme cannot be assessed until all the required documentation has been received. 2

5 INTRODUCTION Open Polytechnic and the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) have formed a partnership to offer the Bachelor of Engineering Technology by distance delivery in New Zealand. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is a vocationally oriented undergraduate degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills to be admitted as engineering technologists with the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is for people wanting to upgrade their qualifications and increase their knowledge or for those wanting a career in the engineering sector. The courses provide a core of basic analytical and communication skills common to all branches of engineering. They permit students to undertake in-depth study in one or more of the following discipline areas: Civil engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical and electronic engineering. Graduate profile Bachelor of Engineering Technology graduates should be able to: understand and apply knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the basic sciences, including computing and mathematics, relevant to their discipline use a systems approach to understand and improve engineering outcomes develop engineering designs adapt, apply and implement technologies relevant to their field schedule, manage and complete engineering projects communicate effectively in English in a variety of modes with members of the engineering team, allied professionals and the community at large make sound decisions based on open-mindedness, objectivity and reasoned analysis function effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member apply problem solving techniques including problem identification, formulation and solution, initiative, innovation and creativity investigate and report on situations or the behaviour of a system, using standard techniques appropriate for their discipline manage work efficiently and effectively under time and resource constraints adapt to changing circumstances and master new knowledge, technologies, and techniques learn independently and understand the need to undertake lifelong learning gather and effectively use information from the range of sources relevant to their field understand and operate effectively within the cultural environments in which engineering technologists practice in local, national and global contexts practice in a professional manner informed by a knowledge and acceptance of the economic, ethical, legal, professional and workplace responsibilities of an engineering technologist understand and accept the social, cultural and environmental responsibilities of an engineering technologist. University of Southern Queensland The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has forged a reputation as one of Australia s leading providers of on-campus and distance education qualifications in Australia. With more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance or online, their delivery of external education resources continues to lead the way. USQ is a fully accredited Australian government university and is a member of the Commonwealth Association of Universities. USQ is focused on providing students with quality education and support, and the international accreditation of their qualifications and courses means that students can study with one of the best education providers in the world. Undergraduate, masters and doctorate qualifications are offered in the faculties of arts, business and law, education, engineering and surveying, and sciences. USQ believes in teaching based upon industrial research and scholarship. Independent surveys report a high level of graduate satisfaction with the standard of its qualifications and graduates are highly sought after in the workplace. The university is located in Toowoomba, a regional city on the Darling Downs, 130 km west of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. Toowoomba is known as the Garden City and is noted for its pleasant climate and relaxed atmosphere. The university has satellite campuses; Fraser Coast, situated on the coast 400 km north of Brisbane in the town of Hervey Bay and Springfield, located 25 minutes from Brisbane s central business district. USQ is proud of their diverse student population with over 80 nationalities represented across their three Australian campuses, and there are more than 25,000 USQ students who are completing their studies in Australia or in 100 countries around the world. 3

6 OP7005 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE STRUCTURE The Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is made up of 360 credits, which can be gained by completing or gaining exemptions from all of the core courses and a selection of the electives. A maximum of 120 credits can be at Level 5 and a minimum of 90 credits must be at Level 7. You will also be required to complete five practice units and one work experience unit. Although they provide no credits, they are an essential component of your degree, and your degree cannot be completed without this requirement being met. The practice units are held on the Toowoomba campus of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is offered on a part-time basis (that is, one or two courses studied per trimester). If you wish to study full-time you must have successfully completed eight courses in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree before your request will be considered by the programme leader. If you would like advice on study areas, please contact the programme and student advisor. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Single majors are: Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering. How to structure your Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree The Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree comprises a total of 24 courses (each of 15 credits), five practice units and one work experience unit. The following chart outlines the requirements of your degree qualification. CIVIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIVIL MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CORE COURSE ELECTIVE COURSES TOTAL PRACTICAL UNITS WORK EXPERIENCE UNIT Requirements for each major are listed on pages Please check the availability of all courses at the time of enrolment. PREREQUISITES If a course has a prerequisite which you have not completed at Open Polytechnic, you will need to provide evidence of successful completion of the prerequisite or exemption from it before you enrol in the course for which the prerequisite is required. For those re-enrolling in the next trimester, completion of a prerequisite will be accepted. See our website for co-requisites. 4

7 Other study options within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology After completing the equivalent of at least two years full-time study you can gain one of the following qualifications. OPEN POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMA (MAJOR) Level: 6 Credits: 240 If you choose to receive this qualification you can exit the programme and stop studying, or you can continue studying the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. USQ ASSOCIATE DEGREE (MAJOR) Level: 6 Credits: 240 If you choose to receive this qualification you can exit the programme and stop studying, or you can continue studying the Bachelor of Engineering Technology. Note: You can only graduate with one of the above qualifications. Contact the applicable engineering programme leader if you wish to discuss or apply for either of these qualifications, to ensure you enrol in the correct sequence of courses. 5

8 Single majors within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification CIVIL ENGINEERING The Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a major in civil engineering is for people with an aptitude for mathematics and science who would like to work as a technologist with professional engineers. Civil engineering technologists are concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, building structures, water and supply, drainage, waste-water treatment and the environment. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) enables you to hold a responsible position within an organisation s management team in a local authority, in a consulting engineer s practice, or for a civil engineering contractor. This major is made up of 24 courses (21 core and three elective courses), five practice units and one work experience unit. Detailed descriptions, prerequisites and co-requisites on all courses are located on the qualification page on our website. COURSE OUTLINES AND ASSESSMENTS Course outlines can be found on each course page on our website. You can access all assessment details from the USQ website, usq.edu.au 6

9 QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE COURSE NAME LEVEL YEAR PREREQUISITE TRIMESTER ENG1002 Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications ENM1600 Engineering Mathematics CIV1501 Engineering Statics 5 1 ENM1600 2/3 MEC1201 Engineering Materials 5 1 2/3 ENG1101 Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design ENG2102 Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 6 2 ENG SVY1500 Spatial Science for Engineers PRACTICE UNIT ENG1901 Engineering Practice /2 CORE COURSES ENV2103 Hydraulics CIV CIV2403 Geology and Geomechanics 6 3 CIV ENG2002 Technology, Sustainability and Society 6 3 2/3 CIV2605 Construction Engineering CIV2701 Road Design and Location 6 4 ENM CIV2502 Structural and Building Technology CMG2001 Job Organisation Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 6 PRACTICE UNITS CIV2901 Geology and Geomechanics Practice 6 3 CIV2403 1/2 ENV2902 Hydraulics Practice 6 3 ENV2103 1/2 CIV3906 Civil Materials Practice CORE COURSES ENG3003 Engineering Management 7 5 ENG2002 1/3 MEC2402 Stress Analysis 7 5 CIV CIV2702 Municipal Services 6 5 ENV CIV2503 Structural Design ENG1100/CIV Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 6 Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 6 ENV3105 Hydrology 7 6 ENG ENG3111 Technology Design Project 7 6 ENG PRACTICE UNIT CIV3907 Civil Systems Practice 7 6 CIV WORK EXPERIENCE UNIT ENG3909 Work Experience Technologist 7 6 1/2 ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT THREE) ENM2600 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 6 3 ENM SVY1104 Survey Computations A 6 3 SVY ENV4204 Environmental Technology CIV3603 Construction Methods ENG4004 Engineering Project and Operations Management CIV3506 Concrete Structures 7 6 CIV

10 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a major in mechanical engineering is for people with an aptitude for mathematics and science who are interested in developing new products and processes, designing new machines and devices, and developing better manufacturing methods and systems. There is a range of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors which include manufacturing and fabrication, processing, transport, energy systems, computers, working in the armed forces or consultancy work. This major is made up of 24 courses (21 core and three elective courses), five practice units and one work experience unit. Detailed descriptions, prerequisites and co-requisites on all courses are located on the qualification page on our website. COURSE OUTLINES AND ASSESSMENTS Course outlines can be found on each course page on our website. You can access all assessment details from the USQ website, usq.edu.au 8

11 QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE COURSE NAME LEVEL YEAR PREREQUISITE TRIMESTER ENG1002 Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications ENG1101 Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving MEC1201 Engineering Materials 5 1 2/3 ENG2102 Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 6 1 ENG ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design ENM1600 Engineering Mathematics CIV1501 Engineering Statics 5 2 ENM1600 2/3 MEC2304 Solid Modelling 6 2 ENG PRACTICE UNIT ENG1901 Engineering Practice /2 CORE COURSES MEC2202 Manufacturing Processes 6 3 MEC ELE1801 Electrical Technology 5 3 ENM1600 2/3 MEC2106 Introduction to Thermo-Fluids 6 3 ENM1600/CIV ENG2002 Technology, Sustainability and Society 6 3 2/3 MEC2402 Stress Analysis 7 4 CIV MEC2405 Machine Dynamics 6 4 CIV MEC2301 Design of Machine Elements 6 4 MEC Elective Choose a course from the electives list below PRACTICE UNITS MEC2901 Mechanical Practice MEC2902 Mechanical Practice CORE COURSES ENG3003 Engineering Management 7 5 ENG2002 1/3 MEC2101 Thermodynamics MEC3303 System Design 7 5 MEC MEC3203 Materials Technology 7 6 MEC ENG3111 Technology Design Project 7 6 ENG Elective Choose a course from the electives list below Elective Choose a course from the electives list below MEC3204 Production Engineering PRACTICE UNITS MEC3903 Mechanical Practice MEC3904 Mechanical Practice WORK EXPERIENCE UNIT ENG3909 Work Experience Technologist 7 6 1/2 ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT THREE) ELE1301 Computer Engineering ELE1502 Electronic Circuits ENM2600 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 6 3 ENM ELE3803 Electrical Plant 7 5 ELE1801/ELE ENG4004 Engineering Project and Operations MEC4104 Energy Technology 7 6 MEC

12 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MAJOR The Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a major in electrical and electronic engineering is for people who would like to work as a technologist in a specialist area such as electrical power engineering, telecommunications engineering, electronics or industrial measurement and control. A technologist s work includes design, installation, control, operation and maintenance of power systems, telecommunication networks, process industries and manufacturing industrial plants. This major is made up of 24 courses (21 core and three elective courses), five practice units and one work experience unit. Detailed descriptions, prerequisites and co-requisites on all courses are located on the qualification page on our website. COURSE OUTLINES AND ASSESSMENTS Course outlines can be found on each course page on our website. You can access all assessment details from the USQ website, usq.edu.au 10

13 QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE COURSE CODE COURSE NAME LEVEL YEAR PREREQUISITE TRIMESTER ENM1600 Engineering Mathematics ENG1002 Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design ELE1801 Electrical Technology 5 1 ENM1600 2/3 ELE1301 Computer Engineering ENG1101 Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving ELE1502 Electronic Circuits MEC1201 Engineering Materials 5 2 2/3 PRACTICE UNITS ENG1901 Engineering Practice /2 ELE1911 Electrical and Electronic Practice A CORE COURSES ELE2303 Embedded Systems Design 6 3 ELE ELE2101 Control and Instrumentation 6 3 ENM ELE2501 Electronic Workshop and Production 6 3 ELE1801/ELE ENG2002 Technology, Sustainability and Society 6 3 2/3 ELE2702 Electronic Measurement and Analysis 6 4 ENM1600/ELE ELE2601 Telecommunications Principles 6 4 ELE1502/ELE ENG2102 Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 6 4 ENG ELE2503 Electronic Systems 6 4 ELE PRACTICE UNITS ELE2912 Electrical and Electronic Practice B 6 3 ELE1801/ELE1301/ ELE ELE2913 Electrical and Electronic Practice C 6 4 ELE1801/ELE1301/ ELE CORE COURSES ELE3803 Electrical Plant 7 5 ELE1801/ELE ENG3003 Engineering Management 7 5 ENG2002 1/3 ELE3506 Electronic Measurement 7 5 ELE1502/ELE2101/ ELE Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 ELE3805 Power Electronics Principles and Applications 7 6 ELE1801/ELE ENG3111 Technology Design Project 7 6 ENG Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 Elective Choose a course from the electives list below 7 PRACTICE UNIT ELE3914 Electrical and Electronic Practice D 7 6 WORK EXPERIENCE UNIT ELE1801/ELE1301/ ELE1502 ENG3909 Work Experience Technologist 7 6 1/2 ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT THREE) ENM2600 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 6 3 ENM ELE2704 Electricity Supply Systems 7 5 ELE2702/ELE1801/ ELE ELE3305 Computer Systems and Communication Protocols 7 6 ELE1301/ELE ELE2103 Linear Systems and Control 7 6 ENM ENG4004 Engineering Project and Operations Management ELE3804 Power Systems Protection 7 6 ELE ELE3307 Real Time Systems 7 6 ELE

14 GENERAL INFORMATION These courses are only available to New Zealand students fitting the description below, and all students must be living in New Zealand throughout the course of study. NEW ZEALAND STUDENT Any New Zealand citizen, including citizens or permanent residents of the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue, New Zealand residents or New Zealand permanent residents living in New Zealand and Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents living in New Zealand. For more information contact us see the last page of this brochure for contact details. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Due to the licensing agreement between the Open Polytechnic and the University of Southern Queensland, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology is not available to any student enrolling outside New Zealand. This includes New Zealand students living overseas. Admission requirements NEW ZEALAND STUDENTS All candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification at the Open Polytechnic must have: demonstrated ability to undertake tertiary level study AND adequate prerequisite knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication, mathematics and, where appropriate, science. ELIGIBILITY Check your eligibility for enrolment by working through the following considerations and criteria. Passes in recognised Level 5 degree courses in New Zealand. An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the programme leader. Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the programme leader. You cannot be enrolled in any other qualification if you are accepted into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY You will be expected to: read and understand written English course materials speak English clearly as some courses include workshops and practical and/or on the job assessment write clearly and accurately in English including developing ideas. This includes mathematical and scientific courses where calculations and formulae are used extensively. If English is not your first language, please supply evidence of one of the following: A minimum grade of 7 in IELTS (academic). A minimum score of 550 (essay 4 TWE) in TOEFL (pbt). 80 (writing 21) in TOEFL (ibt). Passes in other recognised English proficiency tests equivalent to the above. PRE-ENTRY COURSES If you have not studied at tertiary level, you may benefit from the Tertiary Study Skills course that we offer. Discuss your particular situation with the relevant engineering programme leader. You are eligible for admission to Level 5 courses if you are at least 18 years of age and have obtained (and supplied evidence of) one of the following. A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) or NCEA of which at least 14 credits shall be NCEA mathematics at Level 3 or higher, B Bursary mathematics or equivalent, having studied mathematics with calculus to year 13 (7th form) level. The NCEA mathematics credits should be taken from: credits credits credits credits credits. 12

15 How to enrol To enrol in Bachelor of Engineering Technology courses, you must first be accepted into the qualification. The application process assesses your eligibility and formally determines the number of cross-credits you may claim. Appendix A gives more information about cross-credits. You must apply to enrol online for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology qualification. You must also send us: a verified true copy of all qualifications, for example, NZCE, school qualifications a verified original copy of your academic transcript a verified true copy of your birth certificate or passport (including citizenship or permanent residency details) letter(s) of reference from your employer(s) showing your experience in the relevant engineering field a current CV evidence of your English language proficiency if English is your second language. Note: We will advise you during the online application process which documentation can be sent to us electronically. Verified documents will need to be posted to us. CHECKLIST Use the following checklist to ensure that you have complied with all documentation requirements. Applied to enrol online Evidence of full legal name, age, citizenship or permanent residency details Verified evidence of English language proficiency if English is your second language Verified true copies of your qualifications (includes school qualifications) A verified original copy of your academic transcript A current curriculum vitae (CV) Letter(s) of reference from your employer(s) evidencing your experience in the relevant engineering field Check the key dates for when applications for entry into the programme close. Note: Applications by telephone, fax, or cannot be accepted. Your application cannot be assessed until all required documentation is received. Note: A verified true copy is a photocopy that has been signed as a true and accurate copy of the original by a person listed in the Oaths and Declaration Act 1957 as being able to take declarations. This person could be a barrister or solicitor of the High Court, Justice of the Peace, notary public, Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the Court, member of parliament or Public Trust or local authority employee designated for this purpose. If you are in a remote area and do not have access to one of these people, a school principal, minister of religion or general practitioner is acceptable. GETTING CREDIT FOR YOUR PREVIOUS LEARNING CROSS-CREDITS Cross-credits may be awarded on the basis of equivalent formal qualifications. Gaining a cross-credit will mean that you can avoid repeating work you have already done. It is a way of acknowledging your previous study and experience, and obtaining equivalent recognition in relation to Open Polytechnic courses. See Appendix A for more information on cross-credits. CROSS-CREDIT FEES If you are seeking cross-credits from qualifications gained at any New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. If you are seeking cross-credits from qualifications gained at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, a fee of $30.00 per course applies. Note: As part of the application process, we will advise you of any applicable cross-credit fee. This fee is not refundable. DIPLOMA LEVEL QUALIFICATION See Appendix A Cross-credits. Fees Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need. Loans, allowances and other funding Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least 4 weeks before the trimester starts. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find out if you re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on

16 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. SCHOLARSHIPS We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information. Study time required Most of our degree courses are designed for hours of study per week. The 15-credit courses are designed for approximately 150 hours of study per course. They are taught over 15 weeks. PACE OF STUDY With part-time study, you can complete the 360 credits (24 x 15 credit courses, five practice units and one work experience unit) required for a single major by taking one to two courses per trimester, over 6 to a maximum of 10 years. Withdrawals All applications must be made in writing and be received within the first 75 per cent of the time allowed to complete the course. You must contact your engineering programme leader to get a withdrawal provisionally approved. If you do not intend to complete your course you must formally withdraw or your academic record will show failed to submit for that course. No assessment marks will be carried forward if you re-enrol in the course. Set texts A list of set texts required is on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks Texts can be bought online via a link on the qualification page on our website. Or you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click the Open Polytechnic link. Practice units The practice units are to enable you to acquire specific competencies associated with your major study. These competencies range from specific practical and communication skills through to generic competencies including ethical and social responsibility, awareness of the environment and teamwork. Practice units contain activities that will enable you to acquire the practical, professional and generic competencies appropriate to your field of study. A practice unit will normally consist of a 1-week residential school, which will be held on the Toowoomba Campus of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. All costs associated with practice units will be at your expense. It is best to plan early for attending practice units (that is, at least 6 months to a year before you plan to attend), as spaces can fill up fast. Your engineering programme leader will be able to provide advice on your eligibility for attending practice units. To enrol in a practice unit, first check USQ s website for details of when the practice unit you wish to attend will be held (either February or September), then send an to bengtech@openpolytechnic.ac.nz so that we can get you enrolled with USQ if a space is available. The practice unit will need to be included when you re-enrol for the applicable trimester (February = Trimester 1; September = Trimester 2). The practice unit schedule, information on accommodation at USQ, and useful travel information, can be found on USQ s website: usq.edu.au/currentstudents/reschool 14

17 Support for your study YOUR LECTURER You will have a lecturer for each course that you study. Your lecturer is there to help you through the course work, make sure you have understood the study material, and check your progress. You can contact your lecturer on our freephone or by , fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol. TE WÄHANGA WHAKAPAKARI AKO (THE LEARNING CENTRE) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or ) StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops disability services a student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport TE KURA WÄNANGA (THE MÄORI OFFICE) Te Kura Wänanga (the Mäori Offi ce) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport LIBRARY We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: online resources guides on how to search for information a distance lending service with free and fast delivery information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary MY OPEN POLYTECHNIC My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: update your details view your study information track the status of your materials access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course check your account balance access Online Campus and the library. Once you re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for My OP on the App Store (Apple iphone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone. STUDENT INFORMATION You can find current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus ONLINE CAMPUS Online Campus is the area of our website where you can access the library online, search online databases and library catalogues, and request information to help in your studies. UCONNECT You will also receive a USQ student number that will enable you to access UConnect, which includes USQ student forums. Under the agreement between USQ and the Open Polytechnic, you, as an Open Polytechnic student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, may have access through UConnect to additional resources and forum discussions in the same way as other students in Australia. UConnect gives you access to electronic: course material and resources (where applicable) course discussion forums online library resources past examination papers. Availability of these features will vary, as each course has its own specific learning requirements and resources. Note: Academic learning support will not be given by USQ. You will be supplied with instructions and a login and password to enter UConnect after USQ approval of your enrolment. 15

18 Assessment There are two main types of assessment. Formative assessment: Work that helps you and us see how you are doing, but which doesn t contribute to your final result. Summative assessment: Work that measures your achievement and contributes to your final result. The method of assessment varies from course to course. Full details are contained in the study instructions in your course material. The final examinations are sat under supervision at a regional examination centre. Grading system The following grading system will be applied to your final grade for each course. Note: 1. Individual assessments will be totalled to give your final grade. 2. Assessment requirements vary between courses. ABBREVIATIONS MARK POINTS REQUIRED HD High Distinction A Distinction B Credit C Pass F Fail 0 49 AG Aegrotat Pass AB P F Absent Final Exam Pass Residential Practice Unit Fail Residential Practice Unit FS Failed to submit To pass each course you must get a mark of at least 50 per cent overall. Examinations Most courses require you to sit an examination, and these are listed on our website. Examination centres are located throughout New Zealand. Examination times and dates are not flexible. Exams must be sat in New Zealand and cannot be sat outside of the dates and times set. We will advise you of the examination dates during the trimester. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXAMINATIONS If you need special arrangements to enable you to sit an examination, we may be able to help. Download the Application for Special Assistance form from openpolytechnic.ac.nz/specialassistance and return it to us. We will need your application form at least six weeks before your examination. The more notice we have, the more likely it is we will be able to help you. If you would like to discuss your needs, contact us by ing exams@openpolytechnic.ac.nz EXAMINATION RESIT A resit application will only be approved under the following circumstances. 1. You must have completed all in-course summative work for the course, but failed to achieve an overall pass mark. 2. The course material has not been redeveloped since your original enrolment. Bachelor of Engineering Technology courses are regularly updated so please check with the senior administrator in the academic registry before you apply. 3. If a resit is approved you must sit the exam in the trimester when the course is next offered. Note: There will be no tutorial support or access to UConnect available to students who resit an examination. If you are granted an examination resit you will only be assigned a passing grade of C or a failing grade of F. AEGROTATS You will be permitted aegrotat passes of one aegrotat per full-time equivalent year with a maximum of 15 credits for a diploma or 30 credits for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. Students with substantial advanced standing (crosscredits), for example with a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (NZCE), will be eligible for only one aegrotat pass. 16

19 Computer requirements To study the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree you need access to a computer with internet access in order to be able to: send and receive s access UConnect download documents online research interact with other students use CAD for drafting courses submit your work to us online in one of the following formats:.doc,.pdf,.ppt,.rtf or.zip. For some courses you will also need to provide spreadsheets and/or databases in one of the following formats:.xls and/or.mdb. Note: For some courses you may need specialised software. See individual course descriptions for details. Note: We use Microsoft software and the resources we provide for your study are in this format. If you need to buy software, you can buy it at a special academic price from most software retailers (generally about a third of the normal retail cost). RECOMMENDED HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS: Windows/Linux based computers MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS CPU RAM Hard Drive Optical Drive (CD or DVD) Sound Card Operating System Video Card Internet Connection 2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent processor 2 Gb 250 Gb DVD Burner (reads/burns CD and DVD) Yes Windows 7 (English version if support required) 256 Mb VRAM Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (e.g. at your workplace) Macintosh based computers MACINTOSH MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS (OS 10.5 TIGER CAPABLE) CPU RAM Hard Drive Optical Drive (CD or DVD) Sound Card Operating System Video Card Internet Connection 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 Gb 250 Gb DVD Burner (reads/burns CD and DVD) Yes Mac OS 10.5 (or later) 256 Mb VRAM Broadband, Cable, ADSL or Local Area Network (e.g. at your workplace) *Issues regarding software compatibility and peripheral hardware are the owner s responsibility. 17

20 SOFTWARE, TEST EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Students who are studying electrical or computer systems courses will be required to buy electronic component kits (approximately $50 each), for each of the following courses: ELE1502 Electronic Circuits ELE2501 Electronic Workshop and Production (construction assessment) ELE3506 Electronic Measurement (construction assessment). Students studying these courses externally are expected to obtain access for at least several hours per week to the items listed below. These items are required for the courses specified and immediate access is not necessary. Access may be at a place of employment or other venue. However, if equipment has to be bought, the cost will be approximately $85 for test equipment excluding the power supply, $250 for computer software and $80 for hand tools. ITEM REQUIRED FOR COURSES COMPUTER SOFTWARE MICRO-CAP VIII student edition (NB: Adequate demo version available free on the internet) Altium PCB design software, student limited-term licence MatLAB student edition AutoCAD 2012, ProEngineer Wildfire 5 or equivalent ELE1301, ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE3506 ELE2501, ELE3506 ELE2103, ELE3105, ELE3107, ELE4108, ELE4605, ELE3803, MAT1502 ENG1100, MEC2304 (ProEngineer Wildfire 5 provided in course material) TEST EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Digital multimeter ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 DC ranges 0.2V to 1000V 200MicroA to 10A AC ranges 0.2V to 1000V 200MicrA to 10A Electronic breadboard (at least 640 holes) DC power supply + 5V, 500mA; + 15V, 100mA One pair of wire cutters/strippers and one pair of smooth jawed pliers suitable for electronic work (approximate size 11 cm) Analogue multimeter, hook-up wire, some electronic components Soldering iron and safety glasses ELE1502, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE3506 ELE1502, ELE1911, ELE2501, ELE2503, ELE2504, ELE2913, ELE3506 ELE2702 ELE2501, ELE3506 Note: Many software packages have their own minimum hardware requirements. If you are a new computer buyer, you should check the requirements of the software you plan to use before you commit yourself to particular hardware. If you need to buy software, you can often get it at a special academic price from most software vendors (generally at about a third of the normal retail cost). You will need proof of acceptance into your course, and you may use the confirmation of enrolment letter for this purpose. 18

21 APPENDIX A: CROSS-CREDITS As part of the application process, the number of cross-credits you may be awarded will be formally determined on the basis of equivalent formal qualifications. Gaining a cross-credit will mean that you can avoid repeating work you have already done. It is a way of acknowledging your previous study and experience, and obtaining equivalent recognition in relation to Open Polytechnic courses. Cross-credits are granted on a course-by-course basis where you have completed a course that matches one of our courses closely in terms of content, level and learning outcomes. Any cross-credits approved prior to enrolment will expire if you do not enrol in the relevant qualification within 12 months of the cross-credit being approved. The maximum number of credits allowed is no more than two-thirds of a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree (240 credits) and no more than half of a Bachelor of Engineering Technology associated diploma (120 credits). Courses at Level 7 are not eligible for cross-credit, except in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Academic Registrar. You must send an original transcript of your academic record from the institution where you gained the relevant credit with your application. You must supply detailed information on the content of your source course, unless it has been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic. The information you provide (except for New Zealand Engineering Qualifications) should include the following: (a) The content of the source course: e.g. details of the topics covered, textbooks used, assessment tasks. Please note that a calendar summary of the course is not sufficient, but a detailed prescription usually provides the requisite information. (b) The credit value of the course, including detail of the institution s credit/point system (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering Technology courses are worth 15 credits out of a degree total of 360 credits). This type of course information can usually be obtained by approaching the department responsible for teaching the course at the institution you attended. Your application cannot be assessed if you do not supply all of this information. Please note that applications involving credit for study of courses that have not been previously assessed by Open Polytechnic may take a little longer than applications seeking cross-credit for identified cross-credits. Fees If you are seeking cross-credits from qualifications gained at any New Zealand tertiary institution, no fees apply. If you are seeking cross-credits from qualifications gained at a tertiary institution outside New Zealand, a fee of $30.00 per course is applicable. Once your application has been assessed, the engineering programme leader will advise the outcome of your application, including any cross-credits you may claim, any applicable cross-credit fees, and whether you need to complete a cross-credit application form. Diploma level qualifications Generally, a student with an NZCE qualification who is still working in a relevant engineering field may be eligible to gain credit for no more than 16 courses and four practice units for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. Students with a partially completed NZCE qualification will be assessed on a pro rata basis. The maximum number of cross-credits is 240 for the degree qualification. Equivalent recognition may also be granted to students who have completed the Diploma in Engineering (Civil). An applicant with a National Diploma in Engineering (NDE) (Mechanical) qualification may be able to attain credit for no more than 16 courses and four practice units. The determination will depend on the version studied, whether a practical endorsement was completed, and other factors, such as additional experience and educational training. 19

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