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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
Yes
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipEng(Construction)
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Course code
2125103
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
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 |
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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 |
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| 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.
Entry requirements
Language 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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Course requirements
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.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGN1004 | Engineering Governance |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGN1003 | Engineering Technology and Design |
Term2,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ERTH2004 | Project Management and Professional Development |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INFO1001 | Essentials of Information and Communication Technology |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATS1001 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| 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 |