{"id":132712,"date":"2021-05-14T09:36:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T01:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=132712"},"modified":"2025-06-13T08:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T00:27:38","slug":"engineering-foundation-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/study-areas\/engineering-mining-surveying\/undergraduate-engineering\/engineering-foundation-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Foundation Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The Bachelor of Engineering begins with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). Developed in partnership with industry, this accredited, award-winning Engineering Foundation Year and its purpose-built First Year Studios promote the concept of learning by doing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will study the fundamental concepts and develop the required skills common to all areas of engineering. You will have a great opportunity to explore the range of engineering disciplines available to you before choosing your engineering major from second year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"Engineering students hanging out at the Curtin Perth campus\" class=\"wp-image-132714\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1-1920x960.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EFY program was developed as a base from which all Curtin Engineering disciplines seek to produce graduates who have a solid theoretical grounding, a strong practical focus, are culturally astute and professionally accomplished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EFY and its support services endeavour to ensure that Curtin engineering students can progress smoothly into their area of specialisation and graduate as sought-after and job-ready engineers. Its&nbsp;cross-disciplinary curriculum has been designed to provide the skill base required for the commencement of discipline-specific engineering studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EFY and its support services endeavour to ensure that Curtin engineering students can progress smoothly into their area of specialisation and graduate as sought-after and job-ready engineers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Engineering Foundation Year will involve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>traditional, full-class lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small group tutorial work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hands-on laboratory work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>industrial site visits and follow-up case studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>team-based design and simulation projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>web-based learning resources, bulletin boards, online tutorials and quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>portfolio development with an emphasis on reflection and self-evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"Civil engineering students inspecting construction plans at the Curtin Medical School\" class=\"wp-image-132715\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG-1920x960.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_SIENG.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways in which students of the Engineering Foundation Year are supported in their studies. This support includes providing students with a sense of collegiality and professionalism and giving first year students a space of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-STEM-Study-Buddies\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"STEM-Study-Buddies\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-STEM-Study-Buddies\">STEM Study Buddies<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"STEM-Study-Buddies\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h2>What is STEM Study Buddies?<\/h2>\n<p>STEM Study Buddies are volunteer students who can help you with your first-year science and engineering units. This program is a peer support program set up to provide you with help on some of your first-year units. All Study Buddy facilitators have excelled in the unit previously.<\/p>\n<p>You can find the STEM Study Buddies timetable and session locations on the Science Students Blackboard Organisation or the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY) Blackboard Organisation. The Study Room is located in Building 204 Level 2 in the foyer (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/gb9fgpKB\">see map<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEM Study Buddies can help you reach your full potential by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing additional support in a small group<\/li>\n<li>Developing your problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<li>Clarifying key concepts or applications<\/li>\n<li>Extending your feedback on problems or questions<\/li>\n<li>Establishing good study habits and support networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who needs STEM Study Buddies?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Science and Engineering students who what to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish good study habits<\/li>\n<li>Gain confidence and skill in problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Extend or consolidate understanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What STEM Study Buddies is not<\/h2>\n<p>STEM Study Buddies is not a replacement for your lectures, workshops, or tutorials. Come to your study sessions prepared with questions and\/or attempted problems for help in an open, accessible environment.<\/p>\n<p>For information on STEM Study Buddies, please contact <a href=\"mailto:SAEStudEngage@curtin.edu.au\">SAEStudEngage@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-The-studio\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"The-studio\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-The-studio\">The studio<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"The-studio\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The EFY Studio was designed to provide learning facilities that engage students with the profession of engineering. The design studio and project rooms reflect the layout of a modern office, familiarising students with the style of a professional working environment. It gives first year students a secure base from which to develop their social and academic contacts, allowing a better adjustment from secondary school to the larger learning environment of university. The studio common space and project rooms provide an amenity conducive to class team project work and peer tuition.<\/p>\n<p>Students work within an environment that is a microcosm of real engineering professional practice, the studio acting as the hub of their social and academic networks.<\/p>\n<p>The EFY Studio facilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an open plan design office<\/li>\n<li>project meeting rooms<\/li>\n<li>learning assistance clinics<\/li>\n<li>Computing, Electrical and Mechanics laboratories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Engineering Foundation Year Studio has proven to be highly effective both as a platform for the EFY curriculum, and as a vehicle for students\u2019 networking, socialisation and development of a group into a vibrant community. The studio has extended opening hours.<\/p>\n<p>Studio Sponsors<\/p>\n<p>The Engineering Studio and common first year curriculum are real demonstrations of how Curtin remains at the forefront of Engineering Education. However, such a venture could not be possible without the financial support and commitment of many leading organisations. Curtin is proud of its close industry links, which have proved to be mutually beneficial for many years, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alcoa.com\/global\/en\/about_alcoa\/map\/globalmap.asp?continent=Australia\">Alcoa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Calibre<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clough.com.au\/\">Clough Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epicenergy.com.au\/\">Epic Energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Emerson Process Management<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csc.com\/au\">Computer Systems Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ghd.com\">GHD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.minproc.com.au\/\">GRD Minproc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernpower.com.au\/\">Western Power<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kellogg Brown and Root<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wge.com.au\/\">Wood and Grieve<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Orientation\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Orientation\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Orientation\">Orientation<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Orientation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The Orientation Day for Engineering Foundation Year introduces incoming Student Engineers to the ethos of Engineering Foundation Year and engages them in team-based engineering activities. After a brief introduction Student Engineers will participate in two Field Work activities \u2013 An Orient Hunt and Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) Activity.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Orient Hunt is to allow new students to familiarize themselves with the campus, providing some important information about studying at university, and to start their transition to becoming a professional engineer. The items on the Orient Hunt will provide new students with some essential information about life on campus, facilities and other key information. There will also be the opportunity to talk to current engineering students about university life.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the CDIO Activity is to provide new students with important information about engineering and Engineering Foundation Year by engaging in the engineering design process with imposed constraints. New students will be able to network with professional engineers, Engineers Australia and staff about university and engineering. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and begin the Curtin Engineering Foundation Year journey.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"collaboration\">Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curtin Engineering is proud of its close industry collaboration and appreciates widespread industry support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The engineering community has assisted the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY) through various industry advisory panels, financial sponsorship of the EFY studio project rooms and direct input through participation in lectures and student site visits. The industry exposure obtained during the EFY delivers students with a positive, considered and realistic view of the engineering profession at an early stage of their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition by industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EFY program was successfully accredited as part of all engineering disciplines by the professional body Engineers Australia in 2005, receiving a number of special commendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective engineering education requires an inclusive partnership between Â鶹ֱ²¥ and industry. A shared ownership and appreciation of the academic needs of future engineering graduates from their foundation year onwards ensures industry and society are equipped with professionally accomplished, culturally astute graduates. These graduates will display a solid theoretical grounding and a strong practical focus equal to society and industry demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe first-year Learning Studio facility and the very effective Learning Clinics as an innovative and effective learning environment for commencing students and the strength of the industry sponsorship in establishing this project\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><em>Engineers Australia (2006)<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">EFY also won Curtin\u2019s \u201cExcellence and Innovation in Teaching\u201d award in the category of \u201cFirst-year Experience\u201d in 2006. The Engineering Studio concept, with its industry participation, is gaining recognition by other tertiary-education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"2\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"wa-school-of-mines-minerals-energy-and-chemical-engineering-engineering-courses\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"wa-school-of-mines-minerals-energy-and-chemical-engineering-engineering-courses\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering &#8211; Engineering Courses<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin also offers engineering disciplines through the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering at both Curtin\u2019s Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses in Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"http:\/\/scieng.curtin.edu.au\/schools\/wa-school-of-mines\/mining-and-metallurgy\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Find out more\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"contact-the-efy-team\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"contact-the-efy-team\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Contact the EFY team<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Have a question about the Engineering Foundation Year? If you\u2019d prefer to speak to one of our helpful staff members, you can contact them via the below.<\/p><p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> 1300 222 888<br \/><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:SAE.EFY.students@curtin.edu.au\">SAE.EFY.students@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"learn-more-about-our-bachelor-of-engineering\">Learn more about our Bachelor of Engineering<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Curtin\u2019s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers you an industry-connected education experience in which you will learn how to provide solutions to complex societal challenges and improve the quality of life for people all around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                \n                            <div class=\"block-heading__buttons\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-engineering-honours--bh-engr\/#linkid=study-efy-banner-cta-um-scieng-tisc-engineering\"\n                           class=\"button button--gray-dark filled\"\n                           target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Find out more\">Find out more\n                            <span class=\"ico ico-arrow\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span> <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                            \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND.jpg\"\n             alt=\"Close-up of building structure\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/2000X1000_BKGND-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n             sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    \n<\/mimas-block>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bachelor of Engineering begins with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). 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