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HED001 | CRICOS: 065567A | Provider: 03020E
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering
Get ahead in your career with this advanced technical qualification from TAFE Queensland. Become an engineering associate or technical consultant in a range of industries.
This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study for domestic students. Fees will vary based on selected units and study load.
$7,645 - $15,290
International
This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study for international students. Fees will vary based on selected units and study load. Learn more
Help shape the future of Australia's infrastructure with this specialised, advanced qualification with TAFE Queensland. This course will allow you to progress your career as an engineering professional and become a technical consultant or engineering associate.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, civil engineering professionals are a skill in high demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. This very large occupation is predicted to grow strongly in the future with around 28,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
In this associate degree, you will develop your skills in the application of civil and structural engineering technology. You will gain specialised knowledge of drafting and modelling structural, municipal and environmental engineering, project management and estimating skills. Our experienced teachers will ensure you can synthesise elements of your theoretical and practical understanding through designing and implementing an engineering project to standards applicable to a modern civil or structural engineering practice.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work on infrastructure projects as a civil or structural engineering associate or technical consultant in a variety of industries including engineering, construction, mining and transportation companies, or local and state government agencies. You will also be on the path to further advanced studies.
What can I do?
BIM Coordinator/Collaborator
Engineering Associate
Estimator
Design Drafter
Project Manager
Civil/Structural Designer and Modeller
Course outcome:
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (ADCivEng)
University pathways
TAFE Queensland has negotiated university degree pathways with some of Australia’s top universities, providing you with credit exemption of up to 1.5 years when you enrol in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. Partner universities include Queensland University of Technology (QUT Precedent List), Griffith University (GU Credit Precedent Database) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ Credit Calculator).
Accreditation
TAFE Queensland's Associate Degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Associate. This professionally-accredited program is also recognised in Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America through the Dublin Accord, greatly improving your global mobility.
What you will study
The Associate Degree in Civil Engineering is Australian Qualification Framework level 6 qualification. The successful achievement of the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering requires you to complete 15 core units and 1 elective unit. In addition, Engineers Australia requires the completion of a work-based learning unit (WBL) that comprises 240 hours of industry professional practice placement.
All units of study are delivered by TAFE Queensland in a face-to-face environment at the TAFE Queensland South Bank campus. Additionally, some practical sessions will be conducted by TAFE Queensland at our Mount Gravatt campus. This will be advised to you in the relevant Unit Study Guide.
FEE-HELP assistance is available for all units of study in this course. Learn more >
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays. Learn more
Fee Help
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that covers the cost of your tuition fees on your behalf. FEE-HELP is available to students who are not studying in a Commonwealth supported place (and are therefore not eligible for HECS-HELP).
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme for eligible students studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place, that covers the cost of your tuition fees on your behalf.
Relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion I.e. (Certificate IV or higher in an Engineering related area); or
Recent secondary education with completion of Year 12 and Year 12 English, and Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or General Mathematics or equivalent.
International Applicants
Will have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with a Sound Achievement in Maths (or equivalent).
Information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12 is available on our website
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge explains the minimum level of knowledge we believe you have in some Units of Study before you start your Course. It is assumed that applicants will have the following:
English (4, SA) or English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Maths A, B or C (4, SA), or General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Applicants who do not meet the Mathematics requirements will be interviewed and may be asked to complete a 20 hours intensive Maths Workshop with TAFE Queensland one week prior to the commencement of semester.
It is however recommended that in order to give yourself the best opportunity of success in this course, you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants may want to consider completion of a suitably qualified Maths course.
EnglishLanguageProficiencyStandards:
PTE: 50 (min 50 each skill)
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (Writing 6.0, all other skills no less than 5.5)
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland.
International applicants who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria are required to participate in an Interview with the Course Coordinator prior to an offer being made by TAFE Queensland.
Selection criteria
What type of Applicant are you?
Admission to all TAFE Queensland higher education courses is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant qualifications and experience. The type of applicant you are will determine the selection criteria TAFE Queensland considers when assessing your individual application. Learn more >
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will be provided with a recommended reading, stationery and resources list, and/or required textbook list during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network. Whilst most readings are also available to download, there is a cost to print those resources. For more information about printing costs please refer to the printing section of the TAFE Queensland Library network website.
You will also need to have access to a scientific calculator (type required to be advised during orientation).
White card
A White Card is required to access engineering and construction work sites and may be required while undertaking professional placement. You will be offered the opportunity, at an additional cost (approximately $80 to $140), to complete the General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) Skill Set (SSCPC0029) while completing your degree.
Placement
Professional Practice Placement
During your course you will be required to complete professional practice placement so you can start using and improving your new skills and knowledge in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider, and these can include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, including public holidays. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.
Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 240 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.
Important information
Download your Associate Degree in Civil Engineering 2024 Course Information handbook here.
Orientation session
Part of the Higher Education enrolment process at TAFE Queensland is your attendance at orientation. This provides you with information about being a para professional in the Civil Engineering sector. It will enable you to make an informed decision about your ability to successfully complete the course.
At orientation, you will be informed about the academic calendar, time commitments, and other demands the course will place upon you, so you can make an informed decision about your enrolment at TAFE Queensland. Learn more >
CriminalHistorycheck
During your enrolment at TAFE Queensland you may be required to provide TAFE Queensland with updated Criminal History Checks. If your police check identifies that you have a criminal history, you may be disqualified from being eligible to undertake placement and assessment, which would affect your course outcomes. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Coordinator for further information.
Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb)
Successful applicants enrolling into the first semester may be required to undergo diagnostic testing through the Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) platform. This testing is delivered by TAFE Queensland.
This process identifies knowledge gaps in Mathematics and English language competencies. This is followed by referring students to remedial classes as required.
Students are occasionally referred to TAFE Queensland’s Adult Tertiary Preparation Mathematics and English Language courses prior to resuming their enrolment.
Government Loan Schemes
This course is also approved for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that covers the cost of your tuition fees on your behalf. FEE-HELP is available to students who are not studying in a Commonwealth supported place (and are therefore not eligible for HECS-HELP).
Student Profile
The student profile is a snapshot of data about all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most recent semester intake, including applicants offered in all offer rounds across all campuses and international students.
A student profile is provided for TAFE Queensland as a whole as well as for each of our undergraduate courses. The student profile shows the number of students admitted to the institution/course, along with their life and education experiences. Learn more >
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing comprises credit and recognition of prior learning. You may be able to have your prior studies or work experience count as credit towards your course and be able to graduate sooner. We call this 'advanced standing'.
Prior studies include units completed at TAFE Queensland or at another institution. Our policy is available here.
This course has the following specific advanced standing:
HED006 Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering Fundamentals - 4 Units of Study (40cp) - specified credit.
Course Articulation
Students who complete this course will receive 144 credit points (12 units) provided the student has successfully completed Advanced Mathematics (CEA108 Advanced Mathematics or CEA1218 Engineering Mathematics 2) towards EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at QUT.
Assessment methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
How to apply
Direct application
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
Apply through QTAC
You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
