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TAFE South Australia is proud on its outstanding range of programs available to international students. You are able choose from more than 100 courses in a large spectrum of Bachelor, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate courses. TAFE South Australia qualifications are built and examined in consultation with universities and industry and have clearly defined pathways to further study at university. You will get a high quality education in an ideal study environment, with excellent career prospects once you have completed your study program.

Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering (Structural Design)

  • Duration: 2.5 Years
  • Note: one year of study is equivalent to not less than 36 weeks of instruction.
  • Course Type: Accredited Course
  • Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent overseas academic qualifications is regarded as the minimum academic requirement for unrestricted entry to the Advanced Diploma of Engineering. English proficiency: an IELTS score of 5.5 is essential, as is a minimum score of 60 in the engineering skills test.
  • Commencement Details: January
  • Assessment Method: Modules
    Module based assessment used such as tests, practicals.
  • Expected Employment Outcome Example: Civil and structural engineering encompasses Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3D modelling, design and drafting. With supervision graduates can assist with the design and construction of roads; railways; tunnels; dams; pipelines; bridges; mineral and petroleum processing plants; mineral extraction processes; and factories. Opportunities are also available in the design and construction of high rise buildings; material testing; soil testing for roads and building foundations; land development; land transportation; and concrete and steel design. Civil and structural engineering can also involve considerable research and development. The advanced diplomas of engineering (civil or structural) satisfy the academic requirement for Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia and membership of the Institute of Drafting and Design Australia. Graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in civil engineering studies at university.
  • Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
  • Skills Covered:
    Acquiring advanced mathematics skills in preparation for further study; design of steel and reinforced concrete structures; foundations; project; pumping and drainage systems; roads; quality; human resource management and statistical methods.
  • Study Mode:
    Face to face in a classroom

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