Principles of Test and Evaluation

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
ENGM 5002
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Course ID
203696
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elect & Mech Engineering
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course aims to empower learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough and effective test and evaluation (T&E) processes for assurance of complex systems, contributing to better-informed decision-making and system improvements. On completion of this course the learners will be able to comprehend T&E principles and methods, evaluate systems using the scientific approach, design and implement data collection processes, and select, justify and implement an appropriate approach to system assurance. By applying this knowledge and skills, learners will develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills through group projects and case studies to effectively gather evidence on which to evaluate complex systems through the T&E process.

  • T&E in Systems Engineering
  • T&E in a Program
  • Implementing T&E

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain the principles of test and evaluation (T&E) in a Systems Engineering context.
  • Relate the elements of T&E to the systems engineering lifecycle framework.
  • Critically appraise the relationship between the conduct of T&E for system assurance, and risk acceptance in the system.
  • Evaluate approaches to T&E, recognising the program advantages and impositions of each.
  • Recommend strategies to develop and optimise a risk-balanced assurance of systems.
  • Design and document the tactical implementation of the T&E strategy to provide assurance of a system.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 58639
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building H, H1-42
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building H, H1-42

Online

Class number
Class number 50063
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 7
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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