Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management)
Southern Cross University
About
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.
Structure
Core Units:
Elective Units:
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |
| MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | |
| CIVL1012 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1005 - Construction Site Safety and Risk Management | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1006 - Civil Construction Planning and Compliance | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1007 - Construction Materials - Concrete | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1008 - Construction Materials - Soils | Introductory | Note 1 |
| ENGN1001 - Environmental Sustainability in Construction | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1013 - Computer Aided Design Applications | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL2009 - Civil Construction Career Development | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| CIVL1003 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | |
| GENG1002 - Surveying Fundamentals | Introductory | Note 1 |
| CIVL1011 - Road and Pavement Design | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| CIVL2012 - Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| CIVL1009 - Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control | Introductory | Note 1 |
| ENVR2010 - Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| CIVL2010 - Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals | Intermediate | Note 1 |
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points), comprising: 2 core units (24 credit points); and
- 6 elective units (72 credit points)
Please note this course comprises single (12 credit point) and half-weighted (6 credit point) units.
Learning outcomes
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 <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined civil construction engineering and management settings. |
| Creativity | Exercise creative thinking to develop strategies to resolve issues and identify solutions in defined civil construction engineering and management settings. |
| Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of civil construction engineering and management. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
Institution
