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

Recommended study pattern

TBC

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).

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Indicative total fee $8,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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ATAR: 45 or Equivalent

There are many pathways to university. An offer on the basis of your high school results is just one. 

If your ATAR is not high enough for the course you desire, you can complete one of our fee-free pathway programs – Preparing for Success Program (three-month course) or Transition to Uni (six-week intensive course over summer). These provide excellent preparation for university, equipping you with the academic and study skills you need to succeed. 

If you successfully complete a pathway course – delivered through SCU College – you may then apply for entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.

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.

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.