Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting)

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of Year 12 including Year 12 Maths, or overseas equivalent or the successful completion of the CIII in Engineering – Technical (if no Year 12) or the Diploma of Engineering – Technical (if no Year 12 maths background).

All international students will be required to undertake an Engineering Diagnostic Test during the orientation and induction program at TAFE SA (prior to commencing their course) to demonstrate sufficient and required technical skills for academic success.

IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands

TAFE SA English Language Centre: English for Academic Purposes (EAP20) Credit or English for Academic Purposes Advanced (EAP Advanced), Part 1, Pass grade

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - iBT: Score of 60, with reading: 8-12, listening: 7-11, speaking: 16-17, and writing: 18-20

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum 50 with 42 in all for communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Occupational English Test OET: Minimum score of C in all four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Cambridge C1 Advanced or B2 First previously Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE): Overall score of 169 with a minimum of 162 in all bands

Course Details

Civil and structural engineering underpins the planning, design and construction of private and public buildings and facilities, and our transport and water infrastructure. Become a highly trained paraprofessional with this associate degree covering construction practice, mathematics, computing for engineering, basic drawing, construction geotechnics, water infrastructure, civil drawing, structural analysis, environmental engineering, computer science, and project management. Your studies will combine theoretical study and practical skills, with an emphasis on the strong drafting skills that are in demand by the engineering consulting industry. TAFE SA developed this course in response to the growing workforce needs of the sector in South Australia. Be employed as a design drafter or technical officer and take your place in this expanding industry. Or enhance your qualifications and fast-track to a university degree with our customised study pathways. Be yourself with TAFE SA.

Employment Outcomes

Civil and Structural Engineering underpins the planning, design and construction of private and public buildings and facilities, bridges and roads, water infrastructure and more. The industry has two major branches: design (also known as engineering consulting) and construction. The Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) was developed by TAFE SA to respond to the workforce development needs of the engineering consulting industry in South Australia. This industry is in need of specialised highly trained paraprofessional staff. You will work as a design drafter or technical officer supporting engineers. Your work may involve preparing drawings, documentation and specifications, inspecting works and cost estimation.

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Qualifications & Skills Covered

Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) (CRS ) Topics include construction practice, mathematics, computing for engineering, basic drawing, construction geotechnics, water infrastructure, civil drawing, structural analysis, environmental engineering, computer science and project management. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 15 core units and 2 elective units.