This new conversion course is primarily aimed at students with non-Washington accord Engineering degrees, or who have a Washington accord degree in a different engineering discipline, and who wish to practice as a professional engineer following graduation. The learning outcomes of the Master of Professional Engineering (Specialisation) degree are: to provide a sound basis in the physical sciences, mathematics and basic engineering science; to provide specific theory and practice in the relevant engineering discipline; to train students to an AQF level 9 graduate level to deliver graduates equipped with Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies to allow entry to engineering practice in the relevant engineering specialisation and form the foundation for ongoing learning towards Stage 2 Competency and Chartered Status to produce well-rounded graduates who can develop their professional and managerial skills in their places of employment; to provide students with experience and expertise in substantive research training as is required for AQF level 9 certification; and to offer a pathway into AQF level 10 Doctoral research studies.

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