Description

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

This course introduces students to structural engineering design and drafting concepts. Students learn how to read, interpret and produce industry standard structural documentation using a variety of the Autodesk software packages.

You will learn how to:

. Apply knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and symbols to interpret structural diagrams and drawings
. Prepare structural drawings and diagrams in accordance with given system requirements and relevant standards
. Use current design software to produce structural drawings and diagrams
. Apply engineering design principles to steel and concrete structures
. Demonstrate awareness of copyright, intellectual property (IP) issues and emerging technologies in relation to drawing
. Use file management and version control techniques

WHO'S IT FOR?

This course is suited for learners who already have foundational drafting skills and want to build capability specifically in structural and design software. It is ideal for those looking to expand their drafting expertise into the structural engineering field.

Students must have completed the following unit or have the relevant experience to complete this course:
. Engineering Drafting (National Code ENGDRFT501)
OR
. Have at least 2 years Civil and/or Structural Drafting experience (supported by a resume/CV)
(Evidence to be supplied at time of registration)

For enquiries prior to registering prospective students can contact Principal Lecturer Magdalena Jozefiak-Kyrylenko via email to shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to discuss course requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

You will require a Laptop/PC and a 2nd screen to enable practice at home/on campus. TAFE SA will provide any compulsory software.

Minimum requirements:
. Windows 10 or later
. Minimum 16 GB RAM
. Minimum 12th Gen Intel I5 or AMD 6000 Series Ryzen 5
. Minimum 250 GB hard drive
. Apple Macs and mobile devices are not suitable

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE

At the completion of the course you will have an enhanced understanding of the following areas:

. Project units and grids
. Portal frame design, beams and columns
. Portal frame design, bracing systems
. End Wall Frame (short elevations) design
. Standard connection details
. Custom steel connection, roof and wall bracing gusset
. Structural Beam Systems (Purlins & Girts Modelling)
. Purlins and girts connections, adding fly brace connection
. ASIC requirements for engineering drawings of structural steelwork
. Project layouts and plans production
. Concrete structures

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise an invoice.