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Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management)

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegEng(Construction)

  • Course code

    2206400

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The civil construction industry is booming and there is strong demand for site supervisors and project managers. This course develops the fundamental technical and practical skills needed for these roles in the civil construction industry.

The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the industry or progress their careers to a supervisory or management level.

It has a focus on developing both practical and technical engineering skills, particularly around familiarity with technology, and includes a strong work-integrated learning component. It also provides a pathway to further study in civil engineering at a Bachelor degree level.

Course Learning Outcome

Exercise critical judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of civil construction engineering and management settings.

Exercise creative thinking to develop strategies to resolve issues and identify solutions in a range of civil construction engineering and management settings.

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts.

Demonstrate a broad theoretical knowledge of underpinning science and mathematics within a range of contexts in the field of civil construction engineering and management.

Apply relevant technical and practical skills to solve well-defined problems in the field of civil construction engineering and management.

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad civil construction engineering and management contexts.

Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts.

Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts.

The course includes a strong work-integrated learning component. As part of the course, all students will need to undertake at least three seven-week work placements. Ideally, students will complete the entire course while working in industry, although this is not mandatory.

There are no major areas of study, however you will be able to choose the equivalent of one elective unit in an area of interest or specialisation.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

The University is working with Engineers Australia to provide provisional accreditation in 2020 at the level of Engineering Associate for the Associate Degree in Civil Construction (Engineering Management), and expects to be assessed for full accreditation at this level in 2021. Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Credit for prior learning

A maximum of the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit credit points) of Advanced Standing may be granted to meet the requirements for accreditation of the course by Engineers Australia.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete the equivalent of 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 25 core units (180 credit points), and
  • 1 elective unit (12 credit points).

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) after completing the equivalent of 96 credit points.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 2

ENO51001 -  Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory Note 1

Year 1, Study Period 3

ENO61001 -  Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory Note 1

Year 1, Session 2

EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 5

ENG51001 -  Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory Note 1

Year 1, Study Period 6

ENG61004 -  Construction Materials - Soils Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENG61002 -  Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Session 1

ENG10759 -  Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory

Year 2, Study Period 4

SUR61001 -  Surveying Fundamentals Introductory Note 1
ENG61003 -  Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 5

ENG62004 -  Road and Pavement Design Intermediate Note 1
ENG62001 -  Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 6

ENG61001 -  Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 2

ENG61005 -  Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control Introductory Note 1
GLY62001 -  Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 3

ENG61006 -  Tendering for Civil Construction Projects Introductory Note 1
ENG62005 -  Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Session 2

MAT71215 -  Introductory Algebra and Calculus Introductory
ENG10757 -  Applied Mechanics Introductory

Year 3, Session 3

Choose one single-weighted (12 credit point) elective unit

Year 3, Study Period 6

ENG63003 -  The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

ENG62002 -  Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals Intermediate Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 2

ENG62003 -  Introduction to Solid Mechanics Intermediate Note 1
ENG63004 -  Hydraulic Design and Modelling Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 3

ENG63001 -  Concrete Structures Fundamentals Advanced Note 1
ENG63002 -  Soil Mechanics Fundamentals Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 2

MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 4

ENO51001 -  Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory Note 1

Year 1, Study Period 5

ENG51001 -  Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory Note 1

Year 1, Session 3

EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 6

ENG61004 -  Construction Materials - Soils Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENG61002 -  Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Session 1

ENG10759 -  Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 3

ENO61001 -  Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 4

ENG61003 -  Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory Note 1
SUR61001 -  Surveying Fundamentals Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 5

ENG62004 -  Road and Pavement Design Intermediate Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 6

ENG61001 -  Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory Note 1
ENG62001 -  Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 2

GLY62001 -  Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management Intermediate Note 1
ENG61005 -  Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control Introductory Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 3

ENG61006 -  Tendering for Civil Construction Projects Introductory Note 1
ENG62005 -  Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design Intermediate

Year 3, Session 2

MAT71215 -  Introductory Algebra and Calculus Introductory
ENG10757 -  Applied Mechanics Introductory

Year 3, Session 3

Choose one single-weighted (12 credit point) elective unit

Year 3, Study Period 6

ENG63003 -  The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

ENG62002 -  Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals Intermediate Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 2

ENG62003 -  Introduction to Solid Mechanics Intermediate Note 1
ENG63004 -  Hydraulic Design and Modelling Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 3

ENG63001 -  Concrete Structures Fundamentals Advanced Note 1
ENG63002 -  Soil Mechanics Fundamentals Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 3

EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 6

ENG61004 -  Construction Materials - Soils Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENG61002 -  Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Session 1

MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics Introductory
ENG10759 -  Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory

Year 2, Study Period 4

ENO51001 -  Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory Note 1
ENG61003 -  Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 5

ENG51001 -  Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory Note 1
ENO61001 -  Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory Note 1

Year 2, Study Period 6

SUR61001 -  Surveying Fundamentals Introductory Note 1
ENG61001 -  Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 1

ENG62004 -  Road and Pavement Design Intermediate Note 1
ENG62001 -  Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 2

ENG61005 -  Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control Introductory Note 1
GLY62001 -  Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Study Period 3

ENG61006 -  Tendering for Civil Construction Projects Introductory Note 1
ENG62005 -  Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design Intermediate Note 1

Year 3, Session 2

MAT71215 -  Introductory Algebra and Calculus Introductory
ENG10757 -  Applied Mechanics Introductory

Year 3, Session 3

Choose one single-weighted (12 credit point) elective unit

Year 3, Study Period 6

ENG63003 -  The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

ENG62002 -  Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals Intermediate Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 2

ENG62003 -  Introduction to Solid Mechanics Intermediate Note 1
ENG63004 -  Hydraulic Design and Modelling Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 3

ENG63001 -  Concrete Structures Fundamentals Advanced Note 1
ENG63002 -  Soil Mechanics Fundamentals Advanced Note 1

Note 1:

Half-weighted unit.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ENO51001 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory Note 1
ENG51001 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory Note 1
ENG61001 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory Note 1
ENG61003 Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory Note 1
ENG61004 Construction Materials - Soils Introductory Note 1
ENG61002 Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory Note 1
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics Introductory
ENO61001 Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory Note 1
SUR61001 Surveying Fundamentals Introductory Note 1
ENG61006 Tendering for Civil Construction Projects Introductory Note 1
ENG61005 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control Introductory Note 1
ENG62001 Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate Note 1
ENG62004 Road and Pavement Design Intermediate Note 1
GLY62001 Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management Intermediate Note 1
ENG62005 Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design Intermediate Note 1
ENG62003 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Intermediate Note 1
ENG62002 Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals Intermediate Note 1
ENG63004 Hydraulic Design and Modelling Advanced Note 1
ENG63002 Soil Mechanics Fundamentals Advanced Note 1
ENG63001 Concrete Structures Fundamentals Advanced Note 1
ENG63003 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace Advanced Note 1
ENG10759 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
ENG10757 Applied Mechanics Introductory
MAT71215 Introductory Algebra and Calculus Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ENG10758 Humanitarian Projects Introductory
SUR73001 Drone Technology and Use Advanced
ENG30011 Regional and Urban Transport Planning Introductory
ENG30007 Geotechnical Engineering Advanced
ENS00218 Waste Technology Intermediate
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
PLN20005 Community Engagement Intermediate
PLN20001 Land and Development Economics Intermediate
MNG10253 Sustainable Business Management Advanced
AGR00215 Water and Catchment Management Advanced
GLY00223 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Intermediate
ENG30012 Water and Wastewater Engineering Advanced