1. Engineering: Focus on Real Jobs Associate Professor John V. Smith Deputy Head, Learning and Teaching School of Civil, Environment and Chemical Engineering

2. Engineering at RMIT Engineering at RMIT is for students who are serious about finding an engineering speciality and getting stuck into it right from the start It provides flexibility for those who change their mind after they start

3. Engineering at RMIT Double degrees are available with management, computer science, environment, design and more All degrees require 12 weeks industry placement before you graduate Project-based learning: RMIT gets you into teams and into the lab right from first year [Video: Spaghetti Bridges - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki0 eHI9zb1o] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki0 eHI9zb1o

4. What type of student is engineering for? Students with a passion for science, maths, design and problem solving

5. Trends in graduate employment Breakdown of bachelor degree graduates available in full-time employment within four months of graduation, by field of engineering, 2014 Aeronautical Engineering 58.2% Chemical Engineering 61.6% Civil Engineering 74.9% Electrical Engineering 78.0% Electronic/Computer Engineering 74.9% Mechanical Engineering 71.0% Other Engineering 70.5% Source: www.graduatecareers.com.au (Gradstats 2014)www.graduatecareers.com.au

6. Trends in graduate employment Median starting salaries for engineering bachelor degree graduates in first full-time employment and aged less than 25, 2014 is $61,800 ($58k – 65k) Eg. Civil Engineering graduates Starting salary $62,000 Percentage in full-time employment 74.9% Most common destinations of employed graduates Engineers, Civil 63% Engineers, Other 9% Managers, Construction 4% Sources: GCA Gradstats; Graduate Careers Australia, special data order. All data refer to Australian bachelor degree graduates. Percentage in full ‐ time employment refers to the proportion of those available for full ‐ time work, who are working four months after graduation.

7. Real jobs Civil Engineering : Strong industry growth in past five years Opportunities available in most regions Average weekly hours: 42.1 Earnings are high - in the top 10% Civil engineering professionals are mainly employed in professional and technical services, construction and public administration and safety. Source: www.joboutlook.gov.auwww.joboutlook.gov.au Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions

8. Real jobs Electrical Engineering: Employment rose in past five years Strong growth expected for next 3 years Opportunities limited in some regions Average weekly hours: 41.1 Earnings are high - in the top 20% Electronics engineers are mainly employed in manufacturing, professional and technical services. Source: www.joboutlook.gov.auwww.joboutlook.gov.au Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions

9. Real jobs Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au/www.joboutlook.gov.au/ Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions Mechanical Engineering: Employment rose strongly over last ten years Employment to November 2018 expected to remain steady Opportunities available in many (but not all) regions Average weekly hours: 41.2 Earnings are high - in top 20% Mechanical engineers are mainly employed in manufacturing, professional and technical services, and mining.

10. Real jobs Engineering Management: Employment rose strongly in past five years Employment to November 2018 is expected to grow strongly Opportunities may be limited in some regions Average weekly hours: 43.6 Earnings are high - in top 10% Above average employment Engineering managers are mainly employed in professional and technical services, manufacturing and construction. Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au/www.joboutlook.gov.au/ Data on Job Outlook are updated on a yearly basis and are compiled from national statistics which may not reflect either regional variations or more recent changes in employment conditions

11. Associate Degree in Engineering Technology This associate degree has 7 majors: - Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics - Aerospace Engineering - Civil Engineering - Computer and Network Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Sustainable Engineering Students with grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher will be eligible for guaranteed entry into an Engineering program relevant to their major [Video: Sophie-Grace Thomson – Associate Degree in Engineering Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qOOKTgOZjY] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qOOKTgOZjY Pathways to a bachelor

12. Industry connections At RMIT students make important industry contacts and get hands on experience through: Projects undertaken in external workplaces in research laboratories Final year projects designed and assessed by industry and based on industry-related problems Interaction with visiting industry presenters Practical courses on professional life

13. Going global Community-building projects for Engineers Without Borders, study tours and industry placement with top overseas companies provide hands-on experience in a global setting RIIERP RMIT’s International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) partners with organisations across Europe, Asia and the United States to provide work placement opportunities for six months to a year Students can work with Rolls Royce in the USA, Airbus in Germany or ARUP in Hong Kong Anish Singh - Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart (Germany )