ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design) (22700VIC)
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.