Associate Degree of Engineering (Power Engineering)

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.