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Associate Degree of Engineering Major Power Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20680
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Professional experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

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.

Program structure

Courses to be studied
1 x Major 16
Plus 5-7 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     16
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
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
 One Elective - see Electives
Year 2 Courses: 
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation 
ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production 
ELE2503Electronic Systems 
ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis 
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 
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 
ELE3803 Electrical Plant 
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation 
GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems 
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

Other majors

The other majors for the Associate Degree of Engineering are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Mechanical and Process.