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SHORT COURSE

Structural Design Drafting

Description

This subject 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.

Students 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


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  • Pre-requisites
    Students must have completed either the unit Engineering Drafting (TAFE Code: EACPY, NAT Code: ENGDRFT501) or Civil/Structural Basic Drawing (TAFE Code: ABGT, NAT Code: BLDDRFT501) with TAFE SA (supported by Academic Transcript) or have at least 2 years Civil and/or Structure Drafting experience (supported by Resume/CV).
    Students must contact Principal Lecturer magdalena.jozefiak-kyrylenko@tafesa.edu.au prior to enrolling to discuss course requirements relating to Civil/Structural Drafting experience suitability.

  • Skills Covered
    . 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

  • Additional Information
    Students must have a Laptop 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

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location

Regency Park
Start Date

Wed 4 Feb 26

End Date

Wed 17 Jun 26

Class Times
This course includes a self-directed study commitment with on-campus classroom delivery each Wednesday 4:30pm-7:30pm

Registrations for this course close on 9th of February 2026 unless filled prior
Duration
18 weeks x 3 hours
Student Visa (500)

Current VISA holders eligible

Contact
1800 882 661

Cost

$1641.00

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