HED001 Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time South Bank Course summary South Bank : Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time : Starts on 2701-2015 Full fee: $29,000 FEE-HELP: $29,000 Careers: Engineering Professionals Outcome: Associate Degree THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR FEE-HELP HED001 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 Dublin Accord, greatly improving the global mobility of graduates and offering them the opportunity of a truly international career. Many graduates from the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering program continue with their engineering bachelor’s degree at universities like Queensland University of Technology (QUT), CQ University and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). TAFE Queensland, Brisbane has negotiated pathways with these universities, providing our graduates with credit exemptions (at least 1.5 years) when they enrol in engineering bachelor degrees at these universities. A qualification in civil engineering will help you shape the future of Australia’s infrastructure. Course details Fast-track your civil engineering career with this associate degree. Develop practical and technical skills to design and draft various engineering applications and drawings for transport systems (roads, tunnels and railways), pipelines, dams, bridges, high-rise buildings, plant, mining and industrial water and waste management. Gain skills for a range of occupational fields, from CAD programs to surveying and construction. Employers actively seek our students for cadetships due to the industry-relevant and practical training offered during the qualification. This qualification provides excellent employment opportunities, financially rewarding career prospects and the possibility of employment both nationally and internationally. This Associate Degree is a higher education sector qualification. To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48. If you are enrolling through QTAC, for a January or July intake, please use the following codes. Full Fee - QTAC Code: 555948 Part-time enrolment do not enrol through QTAC for part-time study. Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment. Find out how TAFE Queensland Brisbane can get you on your pathway to university. Articulation Students completing this associate degree may gain entry and obtain advanced standing in university degree programs. The amount of credit will depend on the qualification and university. On successful completion of the associate degree, the following articulated options provide direct entry to the university programs below. The amount of academic credit and time remaining to complete the degree are also listed. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil), Queensland University of Technology QTAC Code: 555948 Academic credit: 1.5 years. Time remaining at university: 2.5 years Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), University of Southern Queensland QTAC Code: 555948 Academic credit: 1.5 years. Time remaining at university: 2.5 years Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering), University of Southern Queensland QTAC Code: 555948 Academic credit: 2 years. Time remaining at university: 1 year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Central Queensland University QTAC Code: 555948 Academic credit: 1.5 years. Time remaining at university: 2.5 years Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Structural; Civil-Transportation/Municipal), Central Queensland University QTAC Code: 555948 Academic credit: 1.5 years. Time remaining at university: 1.5 years This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth Higher Education FEE-HELP loan scheme. Check out which financial support option is right for you. Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and qualification content is subject to change without notice. Commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible qualifications, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit commences. The fee schedule outlines unit fees and census dates applicable per semester of enrolment. Career prospects: Design drafters Engineering surveyors Soil technicians Site supervisors Hours of study: Full-time 2 years Part-time 4 years To be eligible to graduate, students need to complete 30 days of Work Based Learning (WBL) We have two major intakes in January or July. If you are interested in starting a qualification outside of these times, please call 13 72 48 for more info. Resources required: Students will need to purchase a scientific calculator, but do not purchase until classes commence because the teacher will advise what is needed. Textbook or Kit resources that the students need to purchase will be explained during the first week of classes. Entry requirements The entry requirements for this program are: School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent with a Sound Achievement in English. A Sound Achievement in Year 12 Maths A or equivalent is also desirable. Direct entry applications will be assessed on a case by case basis. If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply. Units CEA103 2D CAD (Stage 1, Core) CEA106 Civil design and drafting (Stage 2, Core) CEA102B Civil engineering fundamentals (Stage 1, Core) CEA101 Civil engineering mathematics (Stage 1, Core) CEA107 Construction and estimating (Stage 2, Core) CEA208 Engineering project (Stage 4, Core) CEA105 Engineering surveying (Stage 2, Core) CEA206 Environmental engineering (Stage 4, Core) CEA201 Geoscience (Stage 3, Core) CEA205 Municipal engineering (Stage 4, Core) CEA202 Project management (Stage 3, Core) CEA203 Road design (Stage 3, Core) CEA204 Structural design/drafting 1 (Stage 3, Core) CEA207 Structural engineering/drafting 2 (Stage 4, Core) HEDWBL001 Work based learning 1 (Stage 2, Core) HEDWBL002 Work based learning 2 (Stage 4, Core) CEA104 Workplace practices (Stage 1, Core) CEA109 Advanced CAD (Stage 2, Elective) CEA108 Advanced mathematics (Stage 2 and Stage 3, Elective) There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the region for more information. Last updated on 17 December 2014