ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design) (22479VIC)
CRICOS CODE 117516M
COURSE DURATION104 weeks (Including 14 weeks of Holidays)
TOTAL HOURS 1800 hours
COURSE FEES$34,000
MATERIAL FEES$1,000*
DIGITAL ACCESS FEES$200*
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 | ||
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MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | |
MEM22001A | Perform engineering activities | Pre-req:MEM16006A |
MEM22002A | Manage self in an engineering environment | Pre-req: MEM16006A |
MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics | Pre-req: MEM16006A |
MEM30007A | Select common engineering materials | |
MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | |
VU22451 | Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries | |
VU22452 | Use communication network concepts and practices in manufacturing and engineering applications | |
MEM22013A | Coordinate engineering projects | |
MEM30033A | Use computer-operated design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Pre-req: MEM16006A |
ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
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MEM23007 | Apply Calculus to engineering tasks | Pre-req: MEM23004A |
MEM23109A | Apply Engineering Mechanics Principles | Pre-req: MEM23004A |
VU22535 | Apply advanced statics to engineering problems | Pre-req: MEM23007A & MEM23109A |
VU22545 | Apply environmental solutions to civil engineering projects | |
VU22546 | Apply principles of mechanics to engineering structures | |
VU22548 | Produced engineering design for a stormwater reticulation scheme | |
VU22550 | Produce an engineering design for reinforced concrete structure | |
VU22551 | Produce an engineering design for a steel structure | |
VU22552 | Produced advanced engineering drawings for a reinforced concrete structure | |
VU22553 | Produce advance engineering drawings for a steel structure | |
VU22554 | Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects | |
VU22558 | Analyse and design foundations and footings | |
VU22559 | Design timber structures | |
VU22560 | Produce Geometric Design for roads | |
VU22561 | Analyse the strength of civil structural elements | Pre-req: MEM23109A |
VU22562 | Apply Principles of soil mechanics | Pre-req: MEM23004A |
VU22493 | Produce engineering drawings to enable urban road construction | |
VU22494 | Produce engineering drawings for a storm water reticulation scheme | |
MEM23008A | Apply Advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks | Pre-req: MEM23004A |
VU22485 | Apply construction principles to civil engineering works | |
VU22486 | Apply principles of materials testing to civil engineering works | |
VU22487 | Apply surveying for civil engineering projects | |
VU22488 | Perform measurements and layout task on construction site | |
VU23617 | Utilise digital fabrication technology for building information modelling (BIM) |
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