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Opportunities for strong career growth
You'll gain the skills you need to begin or advance your career in civil engineering with this Diploma course.
This course is aimed at school leavers, graduates of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technical, those wishing to gain employment in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering, and as trainee drafters.
You will be taught engineering drafting standards AS1100 and gain exposure to CAD packages selected from AutoCAD, Revit and 12D.
Students will be introduced to sustainability principles and produce civil construction drawings as part of their assessment.
- Work with steel structures
- Work with concrete structures
- Design principles of bulk earth works
- Plan civil works
I have the following attributes:
- An interest in solving practical and technical problems
- Analytical skills and the ability to interpret information
- Strong communication skills
- An interest in the principles of physics and maths
This course will be FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Free in '23 page for further information.
If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees.
This course runs at our East Perth campus with some lab work based at NMT’s Perth campus (30 Aberdeen St building).
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Certificate III in Engineering or related field.
This course forms the first part of the Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering qualification.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Other job titles may include:
- Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
- Road Design Draftsperson
- Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 2, 2023
East Perth - On Campus Part Time
| Duration | 2 Years | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
East Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Year | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | East Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
| Course fee |
|
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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