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1 Year
Blended Learning — combination of Face to Face and online experiences; On-campus interactive learning in a face-to-face environment.
Full time / Part time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Preston Campus, Melbourne Polytechnic, Preston VIC
377 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West, VIC 3081
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects
Elective
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Core
Organise and communicate information
Core
Interact with computing technology
Core
Perform engineering activities
Core
Manage self in an engineering environment
Core
Apply technical mathematics
Core
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Elective
Select common engineering materials
Core
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
Core
Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries
Core
Apply fundamentals of civil engineering to a construction project
Elective
Apply principles of materials testing to civil engineering applications
Elective
Apply surveying for civil engineering projects
Elective
Produce reinforced concrete drawings
Elective
Produce structural steel drawings
Elective
Produce drawings to enable road construction
Elective
Apply surveying computations to engineering projects
Elective
Common Questions
Graduates can pursue roles such as Assistant Project Manager / Construction Engineer, Technical Officer with roads, water authorities or local councils, Contracts Administrator, Estimating & Project Costing specialist, Construction Materials Laboratory Technician, Reinforcement Scheduler, or Computer Aided Design (CAD) Draftsperson.
Yes. When you complete the Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) 22699VIC, you can pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) at Melbourne Polytechnic.
For local students, the government subsidised tuition fee is $8,200, plus a maximum annual amenities fee of $260, totalling $8,460. The non-subsidised tuition fee is $17,000, plus $260 in amenities, totalling $17,260. For international students, the fee is $18,600 per year or $9,300 per semester. Tuition fees do not include textbooks or course materials.
The course is offered with intakes in February and July each year. It is delivered at Melbourne Polytechnic's Preston Campus. The course is available full time (12 months) or part time, with blended learning combining face-to-face and online experiences.
Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 of VCE studies or equivalent, including units in English and Mathematics. Mature age students (non-VCE) with relevant experience may also apply. Students without the necessary prerequisite studies may be required to undertake additional bridging units in mathematics and communications. International students need Australian Year 12 equivalency and an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall.
Application
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