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Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)


 National Code: CRS1400353
 TAFE SA Code: AC00080


Description

Civil and structural engineering underpins the planning, design and construction of private and public buildings and facilities, and our transport and water infrastructure. Become a highly trained paraprofessional with this associate degree covering construction practice, mathematics, computing for engineering, basic drawing, construction geotechnics, water infrastructure, civil drawing, structural analysis, environmental engineering, computer science, and project management. Your studies will combine theoretical study and practical skills, with an emphasis on the strong drafting skills that are in demand by the engineering consulting industry. TAFE SA developed this course in response to the growing workforce needs of the sector in South Australia. Be employed as a design drafter or technical officer and take your place in this expanding industry. Or enhance your qualifications and fast-track to a university degree with our customised study pathways. Be yourself with TAFE SA.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) (CRS1400353)
    Topics include engineering workshop, mathematics, materials, mechanics, CAD design, construction geotechnics, water infrastructure, structural design drafting, structural analysis, environmental engineering, construction geotechnics, and project management. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 14 core units and 2 elective units. Please see Graduate Attributes and Program Learning Outcomes under Additional Resources below.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Civil and Structural Engineering Project 144
    Civil Drafting 144
    Computing for Engineering 144
    Construction Geotechnics 144
    Engineering Drafting 144
    Engineering Mechanics 144
    Engineering Workshop 144
    Materials for Engineering 144
    Mathematics 1 144
    Mathematics 2 144
    Project Management 144
    Structural Analysis 144
    Structural Design Drafting 144
    Water Infrastructure 144

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Advanced BIM (Building Information Modelling) 144
    Building Services Drafting 144
    Environmental Engineering 144
    Mathematics 3 144

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

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Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)
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