The Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology Group of Griffith University offers Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study the equivalent of a first year first semester Griffith University engineering course. GRIFFITH ENG is an excellent opportunity for students to experience a university course whilst completing their senior studies.
Program Overview
GRIFFITH ENG is a two-stage program. Stage one, A Taste of Engineering, in the form of two intensive on campus experience days, is offered to selected Year 11 students in Semester 2, who express a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Engineering. Students learn about what engineers do, the scope of the professions and ethical issues. In this course there is a strong emphasis on teamwork with students working in small teams on the practical component of the course.
Successful students of A Taste of Engineering are invited to continue with stage two of the program in Year 12 semester 1 attending the 1007ENG Engineering Fundamentals (on Gold Coast campus) or 1001ENG – Engineering Practice & Sustainability (at Nathan campus) lectures and completing the end of program examination.
Timing and Course Structure
The program is offered on two campuses, Gold Coast and Nathan. For part one of the program, students will attend two on campus Experience Days run by Griffith School of Engineering.
2012 Dates are:
Gold Coast campus
Friday, 17 August 2012 and Wednesday, 24 October 2012 from 9:30am to 3:00pm
Nathan Campus
August 2012 and October 2012 from 9:30am to 3:00pm (the dates TBA)
Students who pass the assessment for A Taste of Engineering will be invited to continue with the GRIFFITH ENG program in Year 12, where students will:
- attend the 1007ENG Engineering Fundamentals (on Gold Coast campus) or 1001ENG – Engineering Practice & Sustainability (at Nathan campus) lectures at Griffith University campus during semester 1, 2013;
- complete the end of program examination for GRIFFITH ENG at the end of semester 1
Eligible Students
To be eligible to commence A Taste of Engineering students should be high achievers and must be studying Maths B and English and at least one of the following – Maths C, Physics, Chemistry, Technology Studies or Engineering Studies.
Benefits for Students
Students who successfully complete GRIFFITH ENG at an overall Pass or better, will be awarded a formal Certificate of Completion by Griffith University.
Students who then enrol in a nominated Griffith University Engineering degree program, will be eligible for credit for the first semester, first year, Griffith University course 1001ENG Engineering Practice & Sustainability (at Nathan campus) or 1007ENG Engineering Fundamentals (on Gold Coast campus).
In addition, if student meet the entry admission pre-requisites into a nominated Engineering program, he/she will be eligible for guaranteed acceptance into the selected program on the proviso that student lists that program as his/her first QTAC preference.
How to Apply
Students can apply by completing a GRIFFITH ENG application form and get approval from their School (School Principal, Head of Department or Guidance Officer).
Applications deadline is Friday, 22 June 2012!
Explanatory Handout (PDF 893k)
GRIFFITH ENG Application Form (PFD 123k)