In this advanced diploma course, you’ll gain the practical and technical skills to work with civil engineers on the design and construction of infrastructure projects. This course provides a pathway to an engineering degree.

Civil and structural engineering involves the design and construction of roads, airports, railways, buildings, bridges, dams and drainage systems.

You’ll develop skills:

• using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to produce detailed drawings, plans and designs for construction work
• doing cost estimates and preparing material specifications
• liaising with construction workers and project managers
• inspecting completed works to ensure they meet specifications and regulations
• conducting laboratory and/or field testing of materials, soil and water quality.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may work in the public or private sectors, in positions such as:

• laboratory technician
• research assistant
• construction supervisor
• CAD draftsperson

Professional recognition and accreditation

Provisional accreditation is sought from Engineers Australia for this program.

Once it is accredited, graduates of the program will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia at Engineering Associate level.

Australia is a signatory to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Dublin Accord, for engineering technicians. Once it is fully accredited, graduates of the program will be recognised in all countries that are signatories to the accord.