If you want to work in the design and construction of public works, civil engineering at NMIT is for you. As a civil engineer you can see your design ideas become a reality.
Civil engineers design and oversee the building of works such as:
- roads
- bridges
- commercial and industrial buildings
- water, sewage and irrigation structures
- recreational facilities
- car parks
The course focuses on engineering drafting skills, which will help you to find work in the industry.
In the course, you will specialise in one of the following:
- geographic information
- civil drafting
- structural drafting
Gain skills and knowledge in:
- how to take account of environmental issues
- civil construction processes
- interpreting and processing survey data
- computer aided drafting
- drawing for roads, sewers, reticulation systems and reinforced concrete
- applying survey methods to engineering
- fabrication techniques
- analysing force systems
- structural steel shop and design drawings
- selecting engineering materials
- using computer aided design techniques and documentation software
Available Courses (2)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
This qualification may lead to para-professional employment in supporting the work of engineers through tasks such as preparing drawings, designing to requirement, costing projects, or testing materials. Enhance your understanding in areas such as survey methods, designing structural steel members and soils evaluation.
Diploma of Engineering Drafting
Do you want to work in civil engineering? The Diploma of Engineering Drafting can help you achieve this goal. The first year of this course at NMIT focuses on engineering drafting skills. These will enable you to find employment in civil engineering. In the second year you can specialise in geographic information, civil or structural drafting.
