Course summary
Looking for a career in the civil construction industry?
This course gives you the opportunity to develop fundamental academic and engineering skills needed to characterise a broad range of engineering systems at a descriptive level, and create simple engineering designs in defined contexts, which is relevant in paraprofessional roles in engineering professions.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Associate Degree or Bachelor degree in engineering (Civil Construction specialisation).
This course is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Looking for a career in the civil construction industry?
This course gives you the opportunity to develop fundamental academic and engineering skills needed to characterise a broad range of engineering systems at a descriptive level, and create simple engineering designs in defined contexts, which is relevant in paraprofessional roles in engineering professions.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Associate Degree or Bachelor degree in engineering (Civil Construction specialisation).
This course is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering settings. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined civil construction engineering contexts. |
Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering settings. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined civil construction engineering contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined civil construction engineering contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined civil construction engineering contexts. |
You will need to undertake at least one seven-week work placement. Ideally, you will complete the entire course while working in industry, although this is not mandatory.
Course overview
Course code
2125103
Course abbreviation
DipEng(Construction)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
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Schedule of units
Course progressions
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