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Diploma of Drafting (Civil/Structural Engineering)

Diploma of Drafting (Civil/Structural Engineering)

Accredited course
National Code:
51518
State Code:
3332
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2006
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
930
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification aims to provide the theoretical and practical education in Civil and Structural Engineering drafting. Graduates may gain employment as a drafter in the civil and structural engineering fields.

Schedule
1.

CORE All Core units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
51726 EDC110 Apply concrete technology to engineering 40 Module
51788 EDX010 Communicate and apply standard industry procedures and policies in an engineering design office 60 Module
51728 EDX020 Demonstrate awareness of environmental issues 20 Module
51725 EDC020 Demonstrate knowledge of civil construction processes 40 Module
51727 EDX180 Demonstrate knowledge of physical principles 40 Module
51730 EDX040 Evaulate materials for specific applications 40 Module
51736 EAX101 Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems 40 Module
51729 EDC040 Perform measurements and layout tasks on construction sites 40 Module
51740 EDX071 Prepare basic 3D CAD models 40 Module
51731 EDX060 Prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to AS1100 40 Module
51737 EDC050 Prepare drawings required in the construction of rural roads 40 Module
51738 EDC070 Prepare reinforced concrete drawings 40 Module
51739 EDC080 Prepare structural steel design drawings 40 Module
51713 EDX080 Select fabrication process 30 Module
51741 EDX090 Solve more complex problems in statics and strength of materials 60 Module
51732 EDX100 Solve simple problems in statics and strength of materials 60 Module
51743 EAC120 Test and evaluate soils 40 Module
51733 EDX110 Use basic features of CAD in the preparation of 2D engineering drawings 60 Module
51735 Use basic functions of CAD in the preparation of 2D drawings 40 Module
51742 EDX120 Use extended features of CAD in the preparation of 2D engineering drawings 60 Module
51734 EDX140 Use quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and matrices 60 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8974 50951 Certificate III in Civil And Structural Drafting Accredited course
8975 50952 Diploma of Engineering (Civil/Structural) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
3355 52012 Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright to Central TAFE on behalf of the Crown.

2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51518.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Central TAFE Manager, Product Development telephone (08) 9202 4770.

4. This course has been entered by the METS CSSN on the 12/01/06.

5. Two modules (51788 & 51713) were added as per request of METS CSSN, 29/11/2007.
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