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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Power Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

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.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 24
Plus 4-6 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 24


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
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials 
Year 2 Courses: 
ELE2101Control and Instrumentation
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design
ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production
ELE2503Electronic Systems
ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis
ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 
 One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 
ELE3803Electrical Plant
ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ELE3804Power Systems Protection
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice courses
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C
ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist
Electives
CIV1501Engineering Statics 
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2605Construction Engineering
ELE2103Linear Systems and Control
ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis
ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
ELE4109Measurement Science and Instrument Engineering
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Infrastructure Management and Mechanical.