This course was developed by TAFE SA to respond to the workforce development needs of the civil and structural consulting industry in South Australia. Designed in collaboration with industry, the course prepares you to become a site engineer or project manager. In this role, your work may involve project programming, quality control, managing construction teams, liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers and communications with project stakeholders.

Course Notes

International students who do not have the Maths subject requirement at Year 12 level (or the overseas equivalent) will be required to complete the Certificate III in Engineering-Technical to satisfy the maths entry for this Associate Degree. The Certificate III in Engineering - Technical will provide a foundation of Maths to prepare the student for success in the Associate Degree.

Topics include construction practice, mathematics, computing for engineering, basic drawing, construction geotechnics, water infrastructure, structural analysis, site management, environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment and computer science. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 15 core units and 2 elective units.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities include Site Engineer and Project Manager.

Engineering (Civil):

Prepare yourself to solve civil engineering problems, taking into account social, economic and environmental concerns. The degree covers the four main civil engineering themes of structures, transport, water and geomechanics, then applies them to infrastructure design and construction.

Your career

This degree prepares you for a career as a professional civil engineer, who are currently in high demand.

Potential occupations include:

• Graduate civil engineer
• Graduate civil design engineer
• Traffic and road safety officer
• Graduate project manager
• Laboratory engineer

Potential employers include:

• Design consultancies
• Government agencies
• Construction industry
• Mining industry