Associate Degree of Construction (Civil)

Experience Civil

The Associate Degree of Construction (Civil) gives you the opportunity to experience the study of civil construction before undertaking a full degree. Study while you work, either via distance or on-campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

From 2014 the Associate Degree of Construction (Civil) will be supported on-campus at Fraser Coast. Supported study mode provides you with the opportunity to fit study around your personal commitments via distance study, while still having regular face-to-face access to academic support on-campus. 

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already got a Diploma through TAFE? Maybe an Apprenticeship through your work experience? Then fast track your Degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Civil?

The Associate Degree of Construction (Civil) will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career in the civil construction profession or set a stepping stone for further study. Through practical and relevant courses you will acquire a range of foundation skills in the areas of problem-solving, analysis, engineering design and construction and management, as well as specialised skills in built environment, quantity surveying and building services design. The knowledge you gain will prepare you to operate as a construction management para-professional and position you to excel in a variety of entry-level construction management positions involved in significant infrastructure and engineering projects. 

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

Plus 6 x Specialisation courses6

Plus 2 x Electives2

Plus 3 Practice courses0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

CMG1001Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications 

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving 

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics 

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

CIV1500Applied Mechanics 

Year 2 courses: 

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2502Structural and Building Technology 

CIV2605Construction Engineering 

CMG2001Job Organisation 

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 

  plus two elective - see Electives

Electives: 

CMG3001Building and Construction Procurement

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENV2201Land Studies

FIN1101Introduction to Corporate Finance 

LAW1101Introduction to Law 

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics 

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety 

MGT2203Project Management Fundamentals 

SVY1104Survey Computations A 

SVY2303Construction Surveying 

Practice Courses: 

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 

CIV3906Civil Materials Practice 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisits: Year 12 English 4(SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Pre-requisites

• A-level Mathematics (O-level Mathematics is assumed) is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.