INTERNATIONAL

Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)

CRICOS Code: 092138J
National Code: CRS1400353

2025 start

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.

Higher Education International

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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104 weeks

80 weeks

Locations & Applications

Fees

Average cost per semester

Full Fee

$7,258 - $7,570

$29,031 - $30,278

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Civil and Structural Engineering underpins the planning, design and construction of private and public buildings and facilities, bridges and roads, water infrastructure and more. The industry has two major branches: design (also known as engineering consulting) and construction. The Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) was developed by TAFE SA to respond to the workforce development needs of the engineering consulting industry in South Australia. This industry is in need of specialised highly trained paraprofessional staff. You will work as a design drafter or technical officer supporting engineers. Your work may involve preparing drawings, documentation and specifications, inspecting works and cost estimation.

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

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	Subject Code	National Code
Civil and Structural Engineering Project	144	EACPZ	ENGPROJ604
Civil Drafting	144	EACPH	CIVCDRF601
Computing for Engineering	144	EACNG	COMPENG501
Construction Geotechnics	144	EACPK	CIVCGEO601
Engineering Drafting	144	EACPY	ENGDRFT501
Engineering Mechanics	144	EABGZ	ENGMECH601
Engineering Workshop	144	EACNK	ENGWKSH401
Materials for Engineering	144	EACNP	ENGMATE501
Mathematics 1	144	EACNH	MATHENG401
Mathematics 2	144	EACNM	MATHENG501
Project Management	144	EACNX	PRJMGMT601
Structural Analysis	144	EACPN	CIVSTRA601
Structural Design Drafting	144	EACPM	CIVSDRF601
Water Infrastructure	144	EACPP	CIVWATR601

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Advanced BIM (Building Information Modelling)	144	EACPG	CIVABIM601
Building Services Drafting	144	EACPF	BSDDRFT601
Environmental Engineering	144	EACPL	CIVENVE601
Mathematics 3	144	EACNZ	MATHENG601

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.