Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management)

There are no major areas of study, however you will be able to choose the equivalent of one elective unit in an area of interest or specialisation.

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.

This course is delivered online, using contemporary online learning and assessment approaches. Assessment will be focused on authentic, real-world activities related to current practice in the civil construction industry. Approaches will include quizzes, laboratory reports, preparing workplace documentation and reports, design-based tasks, and reflective learning portfolios.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

This course prepares graduates to work at the paraprofessional level as office team leaders, site superintendents, site supervisors, site engineers, and project managers at the level of engineering associate in the civil construction industry. It is also a pathway to further study.

The course includes a strong work-integrated learning component. You will need to undertake at least two seven-week work placements. Ideally, students will complete the entire course while working in industry, although this is not mandatory.

The University is working with Engineers Australia to provide provisional accreditation in 2020 at the level of Engineering Associate for the Associate Degree in Civil Construction (Engineering Management), and expects to be assessed for full accreditation at this level in 2021.

Courses accredited by Engineers Australia at this level are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.