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Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology Major Agricultural Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 4180
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 9600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 10680
  • On-campus
    AUD 12040

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology (Agricultural Engineering)

USQ is the only provider of agricultural engineering degrees in Australian and New Zealand, and we have links to world class research with the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture.

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology (Agricultural Engineering) is ideal for engineers or scientists who have a three-year degree in science, engineering or technology and want to extend their knowledge of agricultural engineering.

Through this four unit degree, you have the option to select from a range of courses (subjects) which will empower you to address issues related to sustainable agricultural production. Courses include agricultural materials and post-harvest technologies, soil science, GPS smart technology and engineering hydrology.

Career opportunities

As an agricultural engineering graduate, you could work in agriculture, irrigation, intensive livestock, processing, transport, forestry, water supply, soil conservation, environmental protection and water conservation both in Australia and overseas.

Further study

After you complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology you could take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Engineering Technology.

Professional accreditation

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology is not accredited by any professional bodies other than the University of Southern Queensland.

Other majors

Other majors in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology are: Civil,  Computer systems telecommunications, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Power systems, StructuralTechnology management and Transdisciplinary.