The Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) consists of a common first year followed by three and a half years of specialist training in the fields of civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) program is offered at CQU's Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton campuses. The advanced years of the program are currently at Rockhampton.

The first two years of this program are common to the standard engineering degree. Part of the study of this program entails two formal work placements contributing to 48 weeks of work and professional practice development.

The Faculty offers the only project-based learning Engineering degrees in Australia. This method of teaching offers the opportunity to learn in context - where you are learning for a reason, not just to pass exams. Teamwork and problem solving skills are learned alongside the technical content in an exciting real-world engineering environment.

All students enrol in a common first year and then select a specialist stream. Three plans are offered: civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from the Faculty. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.

It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in between 24 and 30 units of credit per term and these units will be derived from the Program Structure below.