ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design) (22700VIC)

CRICOS CODE 118246J
COURSE DURATION104 weeks (Including 14 weeks of Holidays)
TOTAL HOURS 1800 hours
COURSE FEES$34,000
MATERIAL FEES$1,000*
DIGITAL ACCESS FEES$200*
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DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design) equips graduates with practical and technical skills to assist civil engineers in designing and constructing infrastructure projects.

This qualification provides the knowledge and expertise to prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering projects, supporting Civil Engineering Professionals in their work.

Graduates will contribute to the civil engineering and related industries by applying advanced engineering practices, enhancing existing products and services, and developing innovative solutions for global competitiveness.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply engineering and scientific principles to design civil applications within a specialized knowledge domain.
  • Prepare technical sketches, charts, tabulations, and plans for civil engineering projects, including drainage, water supply, sewerage systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges, and other structures.
  • Analyse, diagnose, and design civil construction solutions using engineering technology principles.
  • Estimate material costs and ensure projects comply with specifications, regulations, and contract provisions.
  • Utilize computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create detailed drawings, plans, and designs for construction.
  • Prepare cost estimates and material specifications for civil engineering works.
  • Collaborate with construction workers and project managers to ensure project success.
  • Inspect completed works to confirm compliance with specifications and regulations.
  • Conduct laboratory and field testing of materials, soil, and water quality.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this qualification can pursue para-professional roles such as:

  • Civil Draftsperson
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Assistant
  • Civil Technician

CORE UNITS

MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information Pre-req: MEM13015
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology Pre-req: MEM13015 & MEM16006
MEM22001 Perform engineering activities Pre-req: MEM16006
MEM22002 Manage self in an engineering environment Pre-req: MEM16006
MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
MEM30007 Select common engineering materials
MEM30031 Operate computeraided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
VU23908 Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries
MEM22013 Coordinate engineering projects Pre-req: MEM16006
MEM30033 Use computer - operated design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models Pre-req: MEM30031

ELECTIVE UNITS

MEM23007 Apply calculus to engineering tasks Pre-req: MEM23004
MEM23109 Apply Engineering Mechanics Principles Pre-req: MEM23004
VU23948 Apply advanced statics principles to engineering problems Pre-req: MEM23007 & MEM23109
VU23960 Apply enivronmental and herritage solutions to civil engineering projects
VU23955 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures
VU23963 Produced engineering design for a stormwater reticulation scheme
VU23957 Produce engineering design for a reinforced concrete structure
VU23959 Produce an engineering design for a steel structure
VU23964 Produced advanced engineering drawings for a reinforced concrete structure
VU23965 Produce advance engineering drawings for a steel structure
VU23950 Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects
VU23958 Analyse and design foundations and footings Pre-req: MEM23004
VU23962 Design timber structures
VU23951 Produce Geometric Design for roads
VU23961 Analyse the strength of civil structural elements Pre-req: MEM23109
VU23956 Apply Principles of soil mechanics Pre-req: MEM23004
VU23936 Produce drawings to enable road construction
VU23930 Apply fundamentals of civil engineering to a construction project
VU23932 Apply surveying for civil engineering projects Pre-req: MEM23004A
VU23933 Perform measurements and layout task on construction site
CPPBDN6106 Produce building information modelling for building design projects
CPPSSI4035 Apply GIS software to spatial problems

Students will be required to purchase additional resources at their own expense. Information regarding the estimated cost and where to obtain these resources will be provided in due course. Digital access refers to your learning resources and assessments via our learning management system.


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