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Diploma in Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronics Skills)/Bachelor of Engineering Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipAeroInd/BEngSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6046.1

AQF Level: 7

The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, is affecting almost every industry worldwide and rapidly transforming how businesses operate. The Diploma in Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronics Skills) is designed to equip students with the relevant employability skills required to successfully navigate Aerotropolis Industry 4.0, in addition to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and attributes required for further studies in Engineering. The Diploma presents students with units from the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Science degree and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). The Diploma is designed to develop student’s ability to work autonomously, work within teams, problem solve real-world issues within their field, as well as offering a cultural induction in to the Aerotropolis Industry.

The first year of this course is delivered online by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University, in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study.

A Diploma in Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronics Skills) exit point is available at the end of the first year of the course.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Bachelor of Engineering Science.

Bachelor of Engineering Science

Study Mode
Three years full-time

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent Requirements

Admission

Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year, or completed Certificate III or higher, or equivalent work experience.

Equivalent experience includes

Minimum of 1-year full time equivalent Trade work experience; or

2 years’ full time equivalent Professional work experience; or

5 years’ General work experience.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Assumed Knowledge: Two units of Science and two units Mathematics (not General Mathematics).

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

The early exit College Diploma consists of 80 credit points which includes two College Preparatory units

Recommended sequence

Western Sydney University The College Units

Block E

500063

Introduction to Engineering Practice (UG Cert)

Block F

500064

Engineering Computing (UG Cert)

Block A

500065

Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary (UG Cert)

Block B

500067 - Engineering Physics

Block C

500066

Engineering Materials (UG Cert)

Block D

500068 - Electrical Fundamentals

Block E

500069 - Fundamentals of Mechanics

Block F

500070 - Mathematics for Engineers 1

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronics Skills) following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.

Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.

Western Sydney University Units

For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Engineering Science

Bachelor of Engineering Science

Year 2 - Year 3

Students must then select one of the following key programs

Penrith and Parramatta Campuses

Civil

Construction

Electrical

Mechanical

Robotics and Mechatronics