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Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

Accredited course
National Code:
52725WA
State Code:
3746
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/02/2015
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
732
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification develops skills and knowledge in the design and drafting of structural engineering plans to recognised standards. Students will learn about different areas of civil engineering, including drafting, construction, manufacturing, material engineering and environmental engineering. This qualification has the objective to give graduates the competencies required to work as either a Drafter or an Engineering Associate within the Civil and Structural Engineering industry.

Schedule
Learners to complete 19 units; 14 core units and 5 elective units

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 and 2; 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.

NOTE: Group A and D electives may be substituted with a unit from 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.
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. 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
3. GROUP A - STAGE 01 UNIT

Learners to complete units listed below.
NOTE: GROUP A elective unit may be substituted with a unit from 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
4. GROUP B - STAGE 01 ELECTIVES

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
5. GROUP C - STAGE 02 ELECTIVES

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
6. GROUP D - STAGE 02 ELECTIVES

Learners to complete the elective units listed below.
NOTE: Group D elective unit may be substituted with a unit from 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
3355 52012 Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR66 52889WA Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course
VET Info Notes
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