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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 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

GA1: Intellectual rigour

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

GA2: Creativity

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

GA3: Ethical practice

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

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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.

GA5: Lifelong learning

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

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined civil construction engineering contexts.

GA7: Cultural competence

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

Students complete the equivalent of eight core units.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Term 1 , Term 3 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 , Term 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 the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).
 

 

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (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

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
ENGN1004 Engineering Governance
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
ENGN1003 Engineering Technology and Design
Term2,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,3
Term2,3
Lismore
Term2,3
Term2,3
Online
Term2,3
N/A
Enrolment information This unit requires the use of SolidWorks software. The software is Windows-only; there is no MacOS version. Mac users will need to install Windows on their Mac via Bootcamp or similar or use the computer in A2.41/42 in Lismore Campus either remotely or in person
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term4
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3,5
Term3
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
INFO1001 Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
MATS1001 Introduction to Engineering Materials
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
ENGN1004 Engineering Governance
INFO1001 Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
ENGN1003 Engineering Technology and Design
MATS1001 Introduction to Engineering Materials
ERTH2004 Project Management and Professional Development