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Be at the forefront
You’ll have the power to expand your career prospects and secure great positions in the industry with USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Power). The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.
Previous experience Through TAFE or work?
Already got a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.
Why Power?
Be at the forefront of sustainable electricity generation, transmission and utilisation and prepare yourself for the challenges of modern power engineering. Your study program allows you to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to work in power plants and analyse the use of transformers, transmission lines and rotating machines.
The hands-on nature of the Associate Degree will equip you for a career in electrical engineering; awarding you the skills to apply to various fields including mining, telecommunications and power as a Technician in power generation companies, transmission and distribution service providers or in the mines.
Program structure
Courses to be studied
1 x Major16
Plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0
Total 16
Course codeCourse name
Year 1 courses:
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
plus one elective - see Electives
Year 2 courses:
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation
ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production
ELE2503Electronic Systems
ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
plus three electives - see Electives
Practice courses:
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG2909Work Experience - Associate
ENG2911AD Capstone Project
Electives:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2605Construction Engineering
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design
ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems
ELE3803Electrical Plant
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
Entry requirements
- Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
- Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
OP/Rank
The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64
International entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Pre-requisites
Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.
- A-level (O-level Mathematics is assumed) is recommended
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.