Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Tuition Fees
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualifications
Course Outline

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil) National Code : 21621VIC

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil) National Code : 21622VIC

Course Location and Department

Preston Campus

Design Drafting and Interior Fittings Department

Course Description

Civil engineering involves improving our environment and living standards with the design and construction of large works such as roads, bridges, commercial and industrial buildings, water supply, irrigation, water and sewage treatment schemes, and small works such as recreational facilities, car parks etc.
In the first year of studies, students study basic mathematics and communication skills, drafting and surveying. In the second year, students study advanced drafting techniques as well as road, drainage and structural design.

Career Opportunities

Engineering associates assist in the design, drawing and construction of civil engineering works. For example, a proposed new road may require a feature plan compiled from field observations and aerial photographs. Computers may be used to assist in calculations and producing accurate drawings for construction. Foundation types would have to be determined for the site. Cost estimates would have to be prepared and tests on engineering materials be performed.

Successful students may expect to work for government departments and public authorities, civil engineering contractors or consulting engineers.

Course Duration

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Full-time: One year (800 hrs)

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Full-time: Two years (1400 hours)

Course Commencement Dates

February

Entrance Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed Year 12 of VCE studies or its equivalent, including units in English and Mathematics.
Mature age students (non VCE) with relevant experience may also apply.
Students undertaking this course will need an interest in the application of scientific and mathematical principles to solve practical problems.
Students who do not have the necessary prerequisite studies may be required to undertake additional bridging units of study in mathematics and communications.

Application Procedures

Apply through NMIT's International Office, email: international@nmit.vic.edu.au

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Graduates of this course have the opportunity to apply for credits/exemptions in to associated degree courses.

Tuition Fees

Year 1 - AU$9,000
Year 2 - AU$9,000

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed using the following methods:

• project based assessment
• completion of allocated assignments
• presentation of design projects.

Materials

Participants of this course are required to purchase specific texts and materials. Contact the department for more information.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this course is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Associate Degree in Accounting.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Diploma of Engineering Technology page on the NMIT website.

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