CQUniversity is calling on prospective students outside of Central Queensland to consider a career in engineering, as the resource industry continues to show high demand for undergraduate engineers.

The Bachelor of Engineering Co-op degree, which allows students to take part in paid employment as part of the degree, has seen so many industry placements that it can't fill them all, according to Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Pegg. See here for more details.

CQUniversity will conduct information sessions in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns to encourage anyone who might be interested in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering to see how the Co-op program works and to find out how they can apply to study at CQUniversity.  

Co-op degrees are available across specialised civil, electrical and mechanical streams. CQUniversity is also working hand in hand with peak bodies and individual companies, giving workers the chance to progress their qualifications without being drawn away from the coalface (literally). Information for employers and employees on these distance education study options will also be available at the information sessions.

Details for sessions are as follows:

• Brisbane: Tuesday, 11 September from 6pm at CQUniversity, 160 Ann Street.
• Cairns: Thursday, September 13 from 6pm at the CQUniversity Cairns Distance Education Centre, 36 Florence Street.
• Townsville: Friday, September 14 from 6pm at Rydges Southbank, 23 Palmer Street.

Those interested in attending can RSVP to schools@cqu.edu.au

For more information, contact 13 27 86.