Engineering Design and Drafting | Federation University

GPENG1004 Engineering Design and Drafting

This course introduces students to the principles of engineering design and drafting. It utilises commonly use dengineering software such as the AutoDESK software AutoCAD introducing the fundamentals of communicating a design through a technical drawing as well as how to implement this within the computer software. Through practise and example, students will develop their skills to a level capable of modelling complicated objects or structures in two (2D) and three dimensions (3D) as well as developing the skills to determine key information from their models. By the end of the course, students should be able to communicate intricate ideas with succinct diagrams to a deadline.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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