Q Who can apply for PEPS?
A Students taking Chemical, Mechanical, Mechanical/Aerospace, Chemical/Biological Engineering courses, along with students in ITEE taking Mechatronics, Electrical and Software Engineering can apply.

Q When can I do a PEPS progam?
A PEPS programs are done during the summer semester of third year and semester one of fourth year.  This means that you have to apply during your third year.

Q How do I apply?
A Follow the links to application forms and the application process

Q Will doing a PEPS program make my degree longer?
A No, since PEPS is taken as an alternative to full-time study, and offered instead of the courses normally offered in semester one, fourth year.

Q Do I have to do university courses during PEPS?
A Yes, you will take ENGG4010 (2 units) and ENGG4011 (six units) during the PEPS program.  It is each student's responsibility to enrol for these courses.

Q Where will PEPS providers be located?
A It is theorectically possible to have a PEPS provider anywhere in Australia, or even overseas, although most have been located in the Brisbane area.  In 2006/7, students completed PEPS programs at Volvo, Theiss, EDL, BP, Sigma a...

Q I already have vacation work organised, can I stay at the same company for PEPS?
A It may be possible to organise PEPS at alternative companies, providing they are willing to comply with all the requirements of a PEPS placement provider.  Talk to your supervisor at the company and encourage them to look at the...

Q If I apply for PEPS will I have any say in which company I go to?
A Students normally apply for specifc projects offered by participating companies.  Students are usually then selected via an interview process.  Sucessful students are offered a place which they may either accept or dec...

Q If I do a PEPS semester outside of Brisbane, what about accommodation while I am away?
A All living and travel costs are the responsibility of the student, as is the job of finding accommodation (unless specificed otherwise in the vacancy details).  However, our PEPS providers outside of Brisbane recognise this...

Q Will I get paid for doing PEPS?
A During the vacation period, students are paid by the company at the going rate for vacation work.  During the semester, students are awarded a scholarship.

Q Will I still have contact with the university while I am on PEPS?
A You will be nominated a university mentor who will be in frequent contact to discuss your project, as well as regular contact with the PEPS coordinator.

Q Will I get a full-time job out of it after my degree?
A PEPS is not intended as a recuitment exercise, although it is true that students frequently secure full-time employment through PEPS.  For those that don't, or chose not to stay with their PEPS provider, doing an industry b...