Associate Degree of Engineering (Process Engineering)

Designed for the future

Create sustainable and efficient products, and make a difference to the environment with USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Process). 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 have a Diploma through TAFE or RPL from work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Process?

USQ’s Process Engineering program is a great degree for any level of prior experience or knowledge, with seamless articulation for those who have completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma in Process Plant Technology. Designed specifically for the future of the mining and coal seam gas industries, studies in mechanical, electrical and control engineering are combined to provide you with the best knowledge and skills. 
With your degree, you could begin a career as a Process Engineering Officer and work with companies such as Santos, QGC and Origin or produce essential goods through food processing, manufacturing and paper industries.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

1 x Major16

Plus 5-6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1500Applied Mechanics

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

MEC1501Introduction to Process Engineering

Year 2 courses:

ELE1301Computer Engineering

MEC2101Thermodynamics

MEC2501Process Engineering Systems

plus five electives - see Electives

Practice Courses:

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate

ENG2911AD Capstone Project

MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1

Electives:

Choose any course from this table. Students completing a Minor program of study must complete all courses under the Minor heading.

CHE1110Chemistry 1

CHE2120Chemistry 2

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids

MEC3204Production Engineering

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

Instrumentation and Control minor:

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

Machine Systems minor:

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC2402Stress Analysis

MEC2405Machine Dynamics

MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2

Process Plant Technology minor:

4 CP Unspecified Block Exemption on successful completion of specified courses within PMA50108 Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B

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.