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Associate Degree of Engineering Technology (Civil)
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Build the cities of tomorrow with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil):
Our Engineers Australia accredited civil engineering course is tailored to sit at the cutting edge of innovation and sustainability, preparing you for the multifunctional role of being a civil engineer.
With the incorporation of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and a solid foundation in theory, this degree ensures all graduates complete the course primed to engage, adapt and contribute to the civil engineering workforce.
Whether you specialise in structural or municipal/transportation engineering, or go into construction management, this course can lead to a career in Urban planning, Infrastructure Development, Geotechnics or Engineering Consultation.
Learn Civil Engineering through Work Integrated Learning (WIL):
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) incorporates a Work Integrated Learning program with opportunities through internships, placements and industry based projects. Work Integrated Learning may occur onsite or through a virtual/remote environment.
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) program consists of a 300 hour Work Integrated Learning hurdle (capstone) subject (BET410).
For students opting to exit with the Associate Degree, there is a 220 hour Work Integrated Learning hurdle (capstone) subject (BET210).
Professional practice opportunities are also offered throughout the year for students to attend, engage in and network with our industry partners.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
39 terms of coursework
- BET101- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
- BET102- ENGINEERING SKILLS 1
- BET103- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1
- BET104- SURVEYING
- BET105- ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
- BET106- CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
- BET107- MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES 1
- BET108- ENGINEERING SKILLS 2
- BET201- MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES 2
- BET202- ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
- BET203- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2
- BET204- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
- BET205- COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING
- BET206- PRINCIPLES OF GEOMECHANICS
- BET207- ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 1
- BET208- FLUID MECHANICS
- BET209- MINOR ENGINEERING PROJECT
- BET301- DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES 1
- BET302- DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 1
- BET303- ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
- BET304- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 3
- BET305- GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 1
- BET306- DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES 2
- BET307- DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 2
- BET308- ROADS AND DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
- BET309- PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION
- BET310- CONSTRUCTION LAW
- BET311- URBAN WATER RESOURCES
- BET312- INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT
- BET313- ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 2
- BET314- CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
- BET401- GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 2
- BET402- DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES
- BET403- COST ENGINEERING
- BET404- WATER NETWORK DESIGN
- BET405- TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
- BET406- ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
- BET407- INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- BET408- MAJOR ENGINEERING PROJECT
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) Australian Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score. Minimum study score of 25 in one of the VCE Units 3&4 English subjects or equivalent. Minimum study score of 25 in VCE Units 3&4 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. *Senior VCE VM applicants and students lacking the mathematics prerequisite are required to enter through a VET Certificate IV or Diploma pathway or undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Completion of a Certificate IV course as a minimum. Students lacking the mathematics prerequisite will be required to undertake literacy and numeracy testing equivalency to show adequate mathematical knowledge. Applicants with higher education Satisfactory completion of two or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with work and life experience Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success. Applicants may be required to attend an interview and undertake a written test. Higher Education Admissions Criteria: Higher Education Admissions Criteria As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories: If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course. If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years. If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then. Read more about higher education admissions criteria. Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency, to include studies equivalent to VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematic* Methods (Australian Year 12). English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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