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Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering Fundamentals
TAFE Queensland - South Bank
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Course outline

This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of civil engineering and prepare graduates for entry into the Associate Degree of Civil Engineering (HED001). In this course students receive an introduction to engineering mathematics, 2D CAD modelling, as well as civil design and drafting. Students will learn how to use mathematical operations to solve engineering problems, develop an understanding of one of the most commonly used drafting packages in the civil design industry, and be introduced to the fundamental elements of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic.

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For fee information and course eligibility requirements refer to tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18935/undergraduate-certificate-in-civil-engineering-fundamentals for more information.

Fee notes

For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.

Other requirements

If you have not passed General Mathematics or its equivalent, it is strongly recommended that you complete a 20 hour intensive Maths Workshop with TAFE Queensland prior to the commencement of this course. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. Applicants who do not meet the age criteria are required to participate in an Interview with the TAFE Queensland Course Coordinator prior to an offer being made by QTAC. For fee information and course eligibility requirements refer to tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18935/undergraduate-certificate-in-civil-engineering-fundamentals.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age

Additional entry requirements

If you have not passed General Mathematics or its equivalent, it is strongly recommended that you complete a 20 hour intensive Maths Workshop with TAFE Queensland prior to the commencement of this course. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. Applicants who do not meet the age criteria are required to participate in an Interview with the TAFE Queensland Course Coordinator prior to an offer being made by QTAC. For fee information and course eligibility requirements refer to tafeqld.edu.au/courses/18935/undergraduate-certificate-in-civil-engineering-fundamentals.

Assumed knowledge

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) or relevant work experience or qualification that indicates your ability to complete the course successfully.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Career opportunities

Entry level draftsperson.

Course Code
555949
Start Date

Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024
6 Jun 2024

Fee

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Study Area
Engineering and Technology
Study Mode
On campus
Course Duration

1/2 years On campus

Location
Brisbane
 
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