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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


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. You will need to undertake at least two 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 Study Period 2 , Study Period 4 , Study Period 6 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 Notes

Year 1, Session 1

MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
Session1
Study Period3,5
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period3,5
Session1
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics

Year 1, Study Period 2

CIVL1012 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Study Period2,4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,4
Study Period4

Year 1, Study Period 3

CIVL1013 Computer Aided Design Applications
Study Period3,5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3,5
Study Period3,5
Pre-requisites CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Year 1, Session 2

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Melbourne N/A
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Year 1, Study Period 5

CIVL1005 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management

Not currently available

Note 1

Year 1, Study Period 6

CIVL1008 Construction Materials - Soils
Study Period2,6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENGN1001 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
Study Period1
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period1
N/A

Year 2, Session 1

CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
N/A
Online
Study Period2
N/A

Year 2, Study Period 4

GENG1002 Surveying Fundamentals
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to https://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
CIVL1007 Construction Materials - Concrete
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 5

CIVL1011 Road and Pavement Design
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A
CIVL2009 Civil Construction Career Development
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period5
N/A
Pre-requisites 72 credit points in any SCU units.
Enrolment restrictions Students must secure a seven week work placement for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a suitable civil construction workplace prior to enrolling in this unit.

Year 2, Study Period 6

CIVL1006 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6

Year 3, Study Period 2

CIVL1009 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A
ENVR2010 Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics OR MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II

Year 3, Study Period 3

CIVL1010 Tendering for Civil Construction Projects
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
Study Period3
CIVL2012 Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Pre-requisites CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications

Year 3, Session 2

MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus
Session2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session2
N/A
Online
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
CIVL1001 Applied Mechanics
Study Period4
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A

Year 3, Session 3

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

Year 3, Study Period 6

CIVL3006 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace

Not currently available

Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

CIVL2010 Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics

Year 4, Study Period 2

CIVL2011 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
Study Period2
Pre-requisites CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics
CIVL3007 Hydraulic Design and Modelling

Not currently available

Note 1
Pre-requisites ENVR2010 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management AND CIVL2010 - Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals

Year 4, Study Period 3

CIVL2013 Concrete Structures Fundamentals
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A
CIVL2014 Soil Mechanics Fundamentals
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
N/A
Pre-requisites CIVL1008 - Construction Materials - Soils AND CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Year 1, Session 2

MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
Session1
Study Period3,5
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period3,5
Session1
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics

Year 1, Study Period 4

CIVL1012 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Study Period2,4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,4
Study Period4

Year 1, Study Period 5

CIVL1005 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management

Not currently available

Note 1

Year 1, Session 3

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Melbourne N/A
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Year 1, Study Period 6

CIVL1008 Construction Materials - Soils
Study Period2,6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENGN1001 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
Study Period1
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period1
N/A

Year 2, Session 1

CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
N/A
Online
Study Period2
N/A

Year 1, Study Period 3

CIVL1013 Computer Aided Design Applications
Study Period3,5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3,5
Study Period3,5
Pre-requisites CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Year 2, Study Period 4

CIVL1007 Construction Materials - Concrete
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
GENG1002 Surveying Fundamentals
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to https://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 5

CIVL1011 Road and Pavement Design
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A

Year 2, Study Period 6

CIVL1006 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
CIVL2009 Civil Construction Career Development
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period5
N/A
Pre-requisites 72 credit points in any SCU units.
Enrolment restrictions Students must secure a seven week work placement for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a suitable civil construction workplace prior to enrolling in this unit.

Year 3, Study Period 2

ENVR2010 Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics OR MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II
CIVL1009 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A

Year 3, Study Period 3

CIVL1010 Tendering for Civil Construction Projects
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
Study Period3
CIVL2012 Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Pre-requisites CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications

Year 3, Session 2

MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus
Session2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session2
N/A
Online
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
CIVL1001 Applied Mechanics
Study Period4
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A

Year 3, Session 3

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

Year 3, Study Period 6

CIVL3006 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace

Not currently available

Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

CIVL2010 Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics

Year 4, Study Period 2

CIVL2011 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
Study Period2
Pre-requisites CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics
CIVL3007 Hydraulic Design and Modelling

Not currently available

Note 1
Pre-requisites ENVR2010 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management AND CIVL2010 - Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals

Year 4, Study Period 3

CIVL2013 Concrete Structures Fundamentals
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A
CIVL2014 Soil Mechanics Fundamentals
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
N/A
Pre-requisites CIVL1008 - Construction Materials - Soils AND CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Year 1, Session 3

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Melbourne N/A
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Year 1, Study Period 6

CIVL1008 Construction Materials - Soils
Study Period2,6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENGN1001 Environmental Sustainability in Construction
Study Period1
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period1
N/A

Year 2, Session 1

MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
Session1
Study Period3,5
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period3,5
Session1
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
Study Period2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
N/A
Online
Study Period2
N/A

Year 2, Study Period 4

CIVL1012 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Study Period2,4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2,4
Study Period4
CIVL1007 Construction Materials - Concrete
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Enrolment information There will be a 2 day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Year 2, Study Period 5

CIVL1005 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management

Not currently available

Note 1
CIVL1013 Computer Aided Design Applications
Study Period3,5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3,5
Study Period3,5
Pre-requisites CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Year 2, Study Period 6

GENG1002 Surveying Fundamentals
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Enrolment information There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to https://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
CIVL1006 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6

Year 3, Study Period 1

CIVL1011 Road and Pavement Design
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A
CIVL2009 Civil Construction Career Development
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period5
N/A
Pre-requisites 72 credit points in any SCU units.
Enrolment restrictions Students must secure a seven week work placement for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a suitable civil construction workplace prior to enrolling in this unit.

Year 3, Study Period 2

CIVL1009 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A
ENVR2010 Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics OR MATH2002 - Calculus and Linear Algebra II

Year 3, Study Period 3

CIVL1010 Tendering for Civil Construction Projects
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
Study Period3
CIVL2012 Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design
Study Period6
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Study Period6
Study Period6
Pre-requisites CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications

Year 3, Session 2

MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus
Session2
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Session2
N/A
Online
Session2
Session2
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
CIVL1001 Applied Mechanics
Study Period4
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A

Year 3, Session 3

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

Year 3, Study Period 6

CIVL3006 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace

Not currently available

Note 1

Year 4, Study Period 1

CIVL2010 Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals
Study Period4
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period4
Study Period4
Online
Study Period4
N/A
Pre-requisites MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics

Year 4, Study Period 2

CIVL2011 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Study Period2
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period2
Study Period2
Online
Study Period2
Study Period2
Pre-requisites CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics
CIVL3007 Hydraulic Design and Modelling

Not currently available

Note 1
Pre-requisites ENVR2010 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management AND CIVL2010 - Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals

Year 4, Study Period 3

CIVL2013 Concrete Structures Fundamentals
Study Period5
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period5
Study Period5
Online
Study Period5
N/A
CIVL2014 Soil Mechanics Fundamentals
Study Period3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Study Period3
Study Period3
Online
Study Period3
N/A
Pre-requisites CIVL1008 - Construction Materials - Soils AND CIVL1001 - Applied Mechanics

Note 1:

Half-weighted unit.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL1012 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Note 1
CIVL1005 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Note 1
CIVL1006 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Note 1
CIVL1007 Construction Materials - Concrete Note 1
CIVL1008 Construction Materials - Soils Note 1
ENGN1001 Environmental Sustainability in Construction Note 1
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
CIVL1013 Computer Aided Design Applications Note 1
GENG1002 Surveying Fundamentals Note 1
CIVL1010 Tendering for Civil Construction Projects Note 1
CIVL1009 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control Note 1
CIVL2009 Civil Construction Career Development Note 1
CIVL1011 Road and Pavement Design Note 1
ENVR2010 Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management Note 1
CIVL2012 Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design Note 1
CIVL2011 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Note 1
CIVL2010 Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals Note 1
CIVL3007 Hydraulic Design and Modelling Note 1
CIVL2014 Soil Mechanics Fundamentals Note 1
CIVL2013 Concrete Structures Fundamentals Note 1
CIVL3006 The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace Note 1
CIVL1003 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
CIVL1001 Applied Mechanics
MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CIVL1002 Humanitarian Projects
GENG2003 Drone Technology and Use
CIVL1004 Regional and Urban Transport Planning
CIVL3003 Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL2007 Waste Technology
MGMT1001 Managing Organisations
PLAN2005 Community Engagement
PLAN2001 Land and Development Economics
BUSN3002 Sustainable Business Management
ENVR3001 Water and Catchment Management
GENG2001 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
CIVL3005 Water and Wastewater Engineering