UndergraduateEngineering

Diploma of Civil Construction Design

South Metropolitan TAFE, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

Start your pathway to an exciting career in civil construction and urban planning. During this course you will develop skills to work autonomously to plan and determine the selection of equipment, and roles and techniques for site specific work designs to meet client’s site requirements. You will demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
Learn how to schedule and estimate construction tasks, calculate foundation and footing requirements, and manage a project schedule.
In addition, you will learn about structural requirements, local building and construction standards, codes and practices and structural mechanics. You will create detailed drafting, technical specifications, schedules, and bill of quantities for a building project.

Cost & duration

Duration1.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$16,200
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Course structure

2 terms of coursework

  • This qualification has no core units
  • all units are electives
  • Elective units (selected in consultation with industry): BSBPMG531 Manage project time
  • BSBPMG532Manage project quality
  • BSBPMG536Manage project risk
  • BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
  • CPPSIS5032Capture new spatial data
  • MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
  • MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
  • MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures
  • MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  • MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  • MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
  • RIICWD501E Prepare detailed design of foundations
  • RIICWD504E Prepare detailed design of environmental controls
  • RIICWD508E Prepare detailed design of rural roads
  • RIICWD511E Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions
  • RIICWD521E Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements
  • RIICWD530E Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
  • RIICWD531E Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIIMPO402D Apply the principles of earthworks construction

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

Equivalent to Australian Year 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course. OR Completion of MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical or MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical is required for entry into this course.

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