HE001-1

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Program CRICOS Number:057067K

This program is predominantly designed for those in industry wishing to train in the civil/structural disciplines of engineering. However, workplace experience is not a compulsory requirement of the program. The main focus of the program is on developing design/drafting skills, but expertise will also be developed in related occupational fields. This program is a higher education sector qualification at AQF6.



Entry Requirements

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+
and
School leavers, mature age students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent with a Sound Achievement in English,
or
Satisfactory completion of CN649/CNJ30 Preparatory Studies – TGN151 Technical Communication
or
Recognised Certificate III or IV.

Year 12 Maths A or equivalent is assumed knowledge though not essential, Year 12 Maths B is recommended.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program could expect to find work in a range of positions at Para-Professional level, most commonly as design drafters using computers in the production of drawings for roads, pipelines, dams, bridges, high-rise buildings etc. Some graduates, who prefer to work in the field, may choose to find employment as engineering surveyors, soil technicians, or site supervisors. Job placement rates for graduates have been consistently excellent.

Program Duration

Full Time        76 weeks
(approximately 19 months)
Full time classes are normally timetabled between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm, weekdays.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Program Award

Associate Degree

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
07 3244 5386
rplcoordinator.sbit@deta.qld.gov.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@deta.qld.gov.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588

Applications Close

For full time applicants there is one intake per year in February, and applications are open until the commencement of the program.

Cost


 $23,100.00

For Additional Information

Location:International
Telephone:(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile:(617) 3244 5588
Address 
In Person: International Services
66 Ernest St
C Block, Ground Level
South Brisbane
Mail: Southbank International Services
Locked Mail Bag 111
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
AUSTRALIA
Email: sbit.international@deta.qld.gov.au
Find us at:www.sbi.net.au

Outline

Semester 1
Course Code Course Name
HECEA101 Civil Engineering Mathematics
HECEA102 Drawing and Computing
HECEA103 2D CAD
HECEA104 Workplace Practices
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name
HECEA105 Engineering Surveying
HECEA106 Civil Design and Drafting
HECEA107 Construction and Estimating
HECEA108 Advanced Maths(This course is an elective and is studied if the student intends to articulate to university. This course replaces HECEA109 in the Associate Degree)
HECEA109 Advanced CAD(This course is an elective and is studied if the student is not articulating to university. This course replaces HECEA108 in the Associate Degree)
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name
HECEA201 Geoscience
HECEA202 Project Management
HECEA203 Road Design
HECEA204 Structural Design and Drafting 1
Semester 4
Course Code Course Name
HECEA205 Municipal Engineering
HECEA206 Environmental Engineering
HECEA207 Structural Design and Drafting 2
HECEA208 Engineering Project
Course Synopsis:
Course Code Course Name
HECEA101 Civil Engineering Mathematics
HECEA102 Drawing and Computing
HECEA103 2D CAD
HECEA104 Workplace Practices
HECEA105 Engineering Surveying
HECEA106 Civil Design and Drafting
HECEA107 Construction and Estimating
HECEA108 Advanced Mathematics
HECEA109 Advanced CAD
HECEA201 Geoscience
HECEA202 Project Management
HECEA203 Road Design
HECEA204 Structural Design and Drafting 1
HECEA205 Municipal Design
HECEA206 Environmental Engineering
HECEA207 Structural Design and Drafting 2
HECEA208 Engineering Project

International Student Information

Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute’s three campuses are located at Southbank, Kangaroo Point and Morningside, close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Child-Care Centre, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium, Intercampus Bus and a Restaurant staffed by students from the Institute.

Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centres located on each campus.

Students will be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.

The International Business Team consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements, Visa Regulations and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 6 May 2008
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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