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The civil construction industry is booming and there is strong demand for site supervisors and project managers. This course develops the fundamental technical and practical skills needed for these roles in the civil construction industry.
The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the industry or progress their careers to a supervisory or management level.
It has a focus on developing both practical and technical engineering skills, particularly around familiarity with technology, and includes a strong work-integrated learning component.
This course is also a pathway to further study in the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), with the opportunity to major in Construction Engineering as part of the Civil Engineering specialisation in that degree, developing the skills and expertise necessary to work as a professional engineer in the civil construction industry.
The civil construction industry is booming and there is strong demand for site supervisors and project managers. This course develops the fundamental technical and practical skills needed for these roles in the civil construction industry.
The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the industry or progress their careers to a supervisory or management level.
It has a focus on developing both practical and technical engineering skills, particularly around familiarity with technology, and includes a strong work-integrated learning component.
This course is also a pathway to further study in the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), with the opportunity to major in Construction Engineering as part of the Civil Engineering specialisation in that degree, developing the skills and expertise necessary to work as a professional engineer in the civil construction industry.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
A maximum of the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit credit points) of Advanced Standing may be granted to meet the requirements for accreditation of the course by Engineers Australia.
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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
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.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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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 Outcome |
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Exercise critical judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of civil construction engineering and management settings. |
Exercise creative thinking to develop strategies to resolve issues and identify solutions in a range of civil construction engineering and management settings. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
Demonstrate a broad theoretical knowledge of underpinning science and mathematics within a range of contexts in the field of civil construction engineering and management. Apply relevant technical and practical skills to solve well-defined problems in the field of civil construction engineering and management. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of civil construction engineering and management contexts. |
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 in the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).
The course includes a strong work-integrated learning component. You will need to undertake at least three seven-week work placements. Ideally, students will complete the entire course while working in industry, although this is not mandatory.
This course is recognised by Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Associate.
Courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised in many different countries worldwide through the Washington Accord, an international agreement governing recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence.
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Call +61 2 6620 3876 during business hours.
Email: enquiry@scu.edu.au
Call 1800 005 687 during business hours.
To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management), students must complete the equivalent of 192 credit points, comprising:
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Civil Construction (Engineering and Management) after completing the equivalent of 96 credit points.
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| ENGN1001 | Environmental Sustainability in Construction | Term2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1012 | Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting | Term3 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1005 | Construction Site Safety and Risk Management | Term5 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1013 | Computer Aided Design Applications | Term5 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2011 | Introduction to Solid Mechanics | Term1 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL3007 | Hydraulic Design and Modelling | Term1 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1008 | Construction Materials - Soils | Term1 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1010 | Tendering for Civil Construction Projects | Term2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2014 | Soil Mechanics Fundamentals | Term2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENVR2010 | Principles of Stormwater and Drainage Management | Term2 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2010 | Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals | Term3 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2009 | Civil Construction Career Development | Term4 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL3006 | The Diverse Civil Construction Workplace | Term5 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL2012 | Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design | Term5 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CIVL1002 | Humanitarian Projects | ||||
| GENG2003 | Drone Technology and Use | ||||
| CIVL1004 | Regional and Urban Transport Planning | ||||
| CIVL3003 | Geotechnical Engineering | ||||
| CIVL2007 | Waste Technology | ||||
| MGMT1001 | Managing Organisations | ||||
| PLAN2005 | Community Engagement | ||||
| PLAN2001 | Land and Development Economics | ||||
| BUSN3002 | Sustainable Business Management | ||||
| ENVR3001 | Water and Catchment Management | ||||
| GENG2001 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||||
| CIVL3005 | Water and Wastewater Engineering | ||||