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Drafting & Design - Civil Engineering (Cert III to Adv. Diploma)

This course offers students broad training in engineering with specific training for the civil sector of the engineering industry enabling a career in the building and construction sector. Students learn about different areas in civil engineering, including construction, maintenance, project management, design and testing. They also learn about the design and drafting of concrete, steelwork, roads, and pipes as well as hydrology, storm water drainage and foundations.

Summary

Program Summary Duration (depends on entry & exit point): Study Location(s) Available: College(s): Commencement/Intake Availability: University Entry Available?
University Credit Possible?
Related Career on a Skilled Migration List?
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6 months to 2.5 years of full-time study
In Perth - Subiaco offers all courses; Fremantle offers the Cert III, Diploma & Adv. Diploma; Midland offers the Diploma only. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury offers the Cert III, Diploma & Adv. Diploma
Central, Challenger, Swan, South West Regional

February and July (except for the Diploma and Adv. Diploma at Fremantle, Midland and Bunbury which have Feb intakes only)
Yes, to Bachelor of Civil & Construction Engineering at Curtin university.*
Up to 12 months credit may be available at Curtin.*
Yes*


Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

  • Certificate III in Drafting - Civil & Structural Engineering
  • Certificate IV in Civil Engineering
  • Diploma of Drafting - Civil & Structural Engineering
  • Advanced Diploma of Drafting & Design - Civil Engineering

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English and Mathematics. Or students can commence with the Certificate III in Drafting before proceeding to the Diploma.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

This program offers students broad training in engineering with specific training for the civil sector of the engineering industry enabling a career in the building and construction sector. Students learn about different areas in civil engineering, including construction, maintenance, project management, design and testing. They also learn about the design and drafting of concrete, steelwork, roads, and pipes as well as hydrology, storm water drainage and foundations. The Advanced Diploma satisfies the academic requirements of an Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia and membership of the Institute of Drafting and Design.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can become a civil engineering draftsperson, associate or technician.


Further Study & University Options

Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma will allow entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Construction Engineering) at Curtin University in W.A. Students will receive up to 12 months of credit in this 4 year degree.


Related Career on a Migration Skills List

Some careers relating to these courses may be relevant for skilled migration purposes. Please refer to the following resources for more details:

For Australia's General Skilled Migration program, please refer to the "Skilled Occupation List" (SOL) on the Australian Department of Immigration website.

The "Migration Occupation in Demand" (MODL) list is maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration. This list is constantly updated so please see the immigration website for further details.

The Western Australian government also sponsors skilled migrants, particularly for regional areas. The "Skills in Demand" and "Priority Skills" lists can be viewed on the W.A. Government's Skilled Migration site

If interested in migration, it is strongly recommended that you consult a registered migration agent for advice.

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