Engineering Science and Vocational Education and Training

Grow your expertise in both disciplines simultaneously

If you are seeking to become a training professional in the engineering sector, USQ’s unique Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Vocational Education & Training will immerse you in engineering and adult education, growing your expertise in both disciplines simultaneously.

Professional relevance

Our Engineering and Education program have been developed with extensive input from leading experts in both industries. A key component of your degree is the 45 days practical engineering industry experience and 100 hours of practical experience in a vocational education & training environment. Most trainers will complete their training professional experience placements in their current workplaces with nominated supervisors.

Within this degree you are able to specialise in one of three Engineering majors:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering.

Recognition of industry experience and previous study

If you currently work as an adult workplace and vocational education trainer in, you may be eligible to receive credit towards some of your degree. You may also be eligible for further credit if you have completed an Associate Degree, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering within the last 5 years.

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses20

plus 1 x  Major12

plus 6 x practice courses (0 units value) 0

Total32

Course codeCourse name

 Core courses: 

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

EDC1300Perspectives in Education

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

EDC1200Self, Education and Society

MEC1201Engineering Materials

EDC1400Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDC2300Assessment and Reporting

EDC2400Diversity and Pedagogy

EDC3100ICT and Pedagogy

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments

EDU5221Professional Learning

ENG3003Engineering Management

EDV3401Program Design and Evaluation

EDV3551Vocational and Workplace Literacies

EDV3500Competency Based Training and Assessment

ENG3111Technology Design Project

Civil major:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENV2103Hydraulics I

CIV2605Construction Engineering

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers

CIV2701Road Design and Location

MEC2402Stress Analysis

CIV2503Structural Design I

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology

ENV3105Hydrology

CMG2001Job Organisation 

CIV2702Municipal Services

Practice courses:

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice

CIV3907Civil Systems Practice

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Electrical and Electronic major: 

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ELE2503Electronic Systems

ELE2601Telecommunications Principles

ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis

ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation

ELE3803Electrical Plant

ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications

ELE3506Electronic Measurement

Practice courses:

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B

ELE2913 

ELE3914 

ENG39091 

Mechanical Engineering major: 

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ELE1801Electrical Technology

MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids

MEC2202Manufacturing Processes

MEC2402Stress Analysis

MEC2101Thermodynamics

MEC2405Machine Dynamics 

MEC2304Solid Modelling

MEC2301Design of Machine Elements

MEC3203Materials Technology

MEC3204Production Engineering

MEC3303System Design

Practice courses: 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

MEC2901Mechanical Practice 1

MEC2902Mechanical Practice 2

MEC3903Mechanical Practice 3

MEC3904Mechanical Practice 4

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Footnotes

1 On-campus students should enrol in the external or online offering of this course.

Entry requirements

•  Year 12 English (4 SA) and Mathematics B (4 SA) or eqivalent; Year 12 Physics (4 SA) is also recommended

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: 13/71

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.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.