Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management)

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Exercise critical judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering and management settings.
2. Exercise creative thinking to develop strategies to resolve issues and identify solutions in defined civil construction engineering and management settings.
3. Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts.
4. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering and management.
5. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined civil construction engineering and management contexts.
6. Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts.

Looking to progress your career in the civil construction industry?

The course is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to upskill and move into supervisory roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry. 

Graduate opportunities exist as site supervisors and project managers in the civil construction industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in civil engineering at a Bachelor or Associate Degree level.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising: 2 core units (24 credit points); and 6 Option units (72 credit points).

Please note this course comprises single (12 credit point) and half-weighted (6 credit point) units.  

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ATAR: 45 or Equivalent

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

• Overall: 5.5
• Writing: minimum 5.5
• Reading: minimum 5.0
• Speaking: minimum 5.0
• Listening: minimum 5.0

Applicants or students that can provide supporting documents to verify they already know, understand and can perform the learning outcomes for one or more units within a Southern Cross course, are eligible to have their prior learning assessed for credit by submitting an application for Advanced Standing.

More information can found in https://www.scu.edu.au/current-students/student-administration/recognition-of-prior-learning/.

You will need to undertake at least one seven-week work placement. Ideally, you will complete the entire course while working in industry, although this is not mandatory.