Accredited course Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
52724WA
3745
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This qualification develops advanced skills and knowledge in the design and drafting of engineering plans to recognised standards. Students will learn about different areas of civil engineering, including construction, project management, design and testing. Students will learn about the design and drafting of reinforced concrete structures, steelwork structures, road networks, pipe networks, stormwater
drainage and foundations.
Schedule
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
1. All the Core Competency Standard Units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below for Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4; and
2. For Stage 1: Completion of the elective unit listed in Group A;
3. For Stage 1: The RTO will need to choose to deliver one of the elective units listed in Group B. No other unit substitutes are allowed for this group, the RTO must pick one from the units listed;
4. For Stage 2: The RTO will need to choose to deliver one of the elective units listed in Group C. No other unit substitutes are allowed for this group, the RTO must pick one from the units listed;
5. For Stage 2: Completion of the elective units listed in Group D.
6. For Stage 3: Completion of the elective unit listed in Group E.
NOTE 1: Group A, D, & E electives may be substituted with a unit from elective group F or any other endorsed training package or accredited course at an AQF level 4 or above. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for Civil and Structural Engineering.
NOTE 2: Students may exit after Stage 2 with the Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering.
NOTE 3: For students wishing to proceed to university after the completion of the Advanced Diploma, completion of the electives listed in Group F should also be considered.
1. STAGE 01 - CORE UNITS
Learners to complete all core units listed in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5451 | MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5427 | MEM30002A | Produce basic engineering graphics | 36 | Unit of competency |
| 35911 | Use basic construction in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| W5426 | MEM30001A | Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 35914 | Use materials in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 35912 | Use physics in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 35913 | Use statics in engineering | 40 | Module |
2. GROUP F - UNIVERSITY UNITS
Learners wishing to proceed to university should also consider studying the following units. .
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE920 | MEM23007A | Apply calculus to engineering tasks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5682 | MEM23003A | Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 35939 | Use advanced mathematics in engineering | 80 | Module |
3. STAGE 02 - CORE UNITS
Learners to complete all core units listed in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35915 | Produce basic concrete drawings | 40 | Module | |
| 35916 | Produce basic steel drawings | 40 | Module | |
| 35918 | Use basic fluids in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 35917 | Use basic soils in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 35920 | Use strength of materials in engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 35919 | Use surveying in engineering | 40 | Module |
4. STAGE 03 - CORE UNITS
Learners to complete all core units listed in this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35927 | VU21137 | Produce advanced engineering drawings for a reinforced concrete structure | 40 | Module |
| 35928 | VU21139 | Produce advanced engineering drawings for a steel structure | 40 | Module |
| 35929 | VU21142 | Produce drawings to enable urban road construction | 40 | Module |
| 35930 | VU21141 | Produce engineering drawings for a rural road | 40 | Module |
| 35922 | 35922 | Use basic structural analysis in engineering | 40 | Module |
| 35926 | 35926 | Use fluids in engineering | 40 | Module |
| 35925 | 35925 | Use soils in engineering | 40 | Module |
| 35923 | 35923 | Use structural analysis in engineering | 40 | Module |
5. STAGE 04 - CORE UNITS
Learners to complete all core units listed in this group.
6. GROUP A - STAGE 01 UNIT
Learners to complete unit listed below.
NOTE: Group A elective unit may be substituted with a unit from elective group F or any other endorsed training package or accredited course at an AQF level 4 or above. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for Civil and Structural Engineering.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5672 | MEM22002A | Manage self in the engineering environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. GROUP B - STAGE 01 UNIT
Learners to complete one of the elective units listed below. RTO to choose to deliver one of the elective units listed. No other unit substitutes are allowed for this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5428 | MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 35921 | Use Basic Mathematics in Engineering | 40 | Module |
8. GROUP C - STAGE 02 UNIT
Learners to complete one of the elective units listed below. RTO to choose to deliver one of the elective units listed. No other unit substitutes are allowed for this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE917 | MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 35940 | Use Mathematics in Engineering | 40 | Module |
9. GROUP D - STAGE 02 ELECTIVE UNITS
Learner to complete units listed below.
NOTE: Group D electives may be substituted with a unit from elective group F or any other endorsed training package or accredited course at an AQF level 4 or above. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for Civil and Structural Engineering.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5677 | MEM22007A | Manage environmental effects of engineering activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5443 | MEM30004A | Use CAD to create and display 3D models | 40 | Unit of competency |
10. GROUP E - STAGE 03 ELECTIVE UNITS
Learners to complete unit listed below.
NOTE: Group E elective may be substituted with a unit from elective group F or any other endorsed training package or accredited course at an AQF level 4 or above. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for Civil and Structural Engineering.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35924 | 35924 | Use 3D CAD in engineering | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3378 | 52585WA | Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ97 | 52873WA | Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering | Accredited course |
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