This course is the second year of a two year civil engineering program. The course has two focus areas - civil engineering and structural engineering and builds on knowledge and skill attained in the Diploma of Engineering Drafting.
The course will be offered starting 2011.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 40604SA
- CRICOS Code: 068510E
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
1 year
After completion of the Diploma of Engineering Drafting
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students who successfully complete this course may seek entry and advanced standing into engineering degree courses offered by Universities.
Career Opportunities
This qualification may lead to para-professional employment in supporting or supplementing the work of professional engineers by tasks such as preparing drawings and specifications, designing to requirement, calculating and costing projects, coordinating and programming tasks, project management and testing materials.
Employment may be gained with enterprises such as consulting engineers, engineering contractors, manufacturing, municipal authorities, the defence industry, research, mining and government departments.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must successfully complete the Diploma of Engineering Drafting to gain entry into this course.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Tests, Oral and written questions, assignments and projects.
Materials
$100
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:69411
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAX080B | Manage an engineering project | 40 | Core |
| EDX030B | Complete an engineering project | 60 | Core |
| EDX030B | Prepare cost estimates | 20 | Core |
| EDX090B | Analyse force systems (advanced) | 60 | Core |
| EDX140B | Use technical mathematics (advanced) | 60 | Core |
| EAC020B | Analyse and design flexural concrete members (simple) | 40 | Elective |
| EAC040B | Analyse and design simple structural steel members | 60 | Elective |
| EAC120B | Test and evaluate soils | 40 | Elective |
| EAX050B | Consider environmental issues in making engineering decisions | 40 | Elective |
| EAX070B | Manage a quality system in an engineering environment | 40 | Elective |
| EAX090B | Manage staff in an engineering environment | 40 | Elective |
| EDC010B | Carry out geotechnical site investigation | 40 | Elective |
| EDC030B | Determine design actions and analyse structures | 60 | Elective |
| EDC110B | Apply knowledge of concrete technology | 40 | Elective |
| EDC140B | Apply advanced survey methods | 40 | Elective |
| EDC150B | Apply survey computation methods | 40 | Elective |
