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Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management)

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    DipEng(Construction)

  • Course code

    2125103

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Looking to progress your career in the civil construction industry?

The course is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to upskill and move into supervisory roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry. 

Graduate opportunities exist as site supervisors and project managers in the civil construction industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in civil engineering at a Bachelor or Associate Degree level.

Course Learning Outcome

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

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

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts.

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering and management.

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

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

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

All students 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.

Students complete the equivalent of eight core units.

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

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.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete 96 credit points comprising 12 core units.

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

Year 1, Study Period 3

ENO61001 -  Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory

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

Year 2, Study Period 1

ENG61002 -  Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory

Year 2, Session 1

ENG10759 -  Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory

Year 2, Study Period 2

ENG61004 -  Construction Materials - Soils Introductory
Year 2, Study Period 4
SUR61001 -  Surveying Fundamentals Introductory
ENG61003 -  Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory
Year 2, Study Period 5
ENG62004 -  Road and Pavement Design Intermediate
ENG62001 -  Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate
Year 2, Study Period 6
ENG61001 -  Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 2
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 4

ENO51001 -  Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 5

ENG51001 -  Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory

Year 1, Study Period 6

ENG61004 -  Construction Materials - Soils Introductory
Year 2, Study Period 1
ENG61002 -  Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory

Year 2, Session 1

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

Year 2, Study Period 4

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

Year 2, Study Period 5

ENO61001 -  Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory
ENG62004 -  Road and Pavement Design Intermediate
Year 2, Study Period 6
ENG61001 -  Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory
ENG62001 -  Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate


Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ENO51001 Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Introductory
ENG51001 Construction Site Safety and Risk Management Introductory
ENG61001 Civil Construction Planning and Compliance Introductory
ENG61003 Construction Materials - Concrete Introductory
ENG61004 Construction Materials - Soils Introductory
ENG61002 Environmental Sustainability in Construction Introductory
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics Introductory
ENO61001 Computer Aided Design Applications Introductory
ENG62001 Civil Construction Career Development Intermediate
ENG10759 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
SUR61001 Surveying Fundamentals Introductory
ENG62004 Road and Pavement Design Intermediate