Associate Degree of Engineering (Power Engineering)

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.

Professional accreditation

When you graduate with your Associate Degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate (Officer) and with the experience you will get from working in the field, you can apply for chartered status as an Engineering Officer.