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team uni So you want to get an engineering degree? Awesome! A good first step is to figure out what you want to specialise in. Engineering majors include:
• Aerospace
VET is for me
• Chemical
Not keen on going to uni or want a more hands-on engineering gig? Head to TAFE to skill up in areas such as fabrication, welding, machinery and metal work. You could also complete a…
• Civil • Environmental • Electrical
• Certificate I in Engineering
• Mechanical
and become a metal engineering process worker
• Mechatronic
• Certificate II in Engineering
• Quantum
and become a jewellery maker
• Renewable energy
• Certificate IV in Engineering
• Telecommunications
and become an advanced fabrication technician
Once you’ve decided on a major, you can research which universities offer your chosen speciality. When you’ve found your dream qualification, take note of any entry requirements it might have. Lots of engineering degrees require that you’ve studied Year 12 physics and maths (usually extension 1).
• Diploma of Engineering – Technical and become an engineering technologist
• Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) and become a mechanical engineering technician
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Can’t decide on a major?
The benefits
There are many pros to choosing a VET pathway: qualifications are cheaper (or free!) and take less time to complete than a bachelor’s degree, plus you’ll learn practical skills that will make you stand out when applying for jobs!
Don’t panic! Some unis, including UNSW, RMIT, University of Wollongong and The University of Queensland, offer a flexible first year option. This means you can explore different specialisations through electives in your first year before locking in a major.
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