Associate Degree in Civil Engineering
Help shape the future of Australia's infrastructure with this specialised, advanced qualification with TAFE Queensland. This course will allow you to progress your career as an engineering professional and become a technical consultant or engineering associate.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, civil engineering professionals are a skill in high demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. This very large occupation is predicted to grow strongly in the future with around 28,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
In this associate degree, you will develop your skills in the application of civil and structural engineering technology. You will gain specialised knowledge of drafting and modelling structural, municipal and environmental engineering, project management and estimating skills. Our experienced teachers will ensure you can synthesise elements of your theoretical and practical understanding through designing and implementing an engineering project to standards applicable to a modern civil or structural engineering practice.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work on infrastructure projects as a civil or structural engineering associate or technical consultant in a variety of industries including engineering, construction, mining and transportation companies, or local and state government agencies. You will also be on the path to further advanced studies.
Campus Information
Greater Brisbane
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Working on a student visa
If you're a student visa holder you can work in Australia while you're studying. You are permitted to start working once you have commenced your TAFE Queensland course. During semester, you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight and during semester holidays you can work as many hours as you like.
Some TAFE Queensland courses include unpaid work experience as part of your course. If vocational placement is required as part of your course, these hours are not counted in the 40 hours per fortnight.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 / 3 / 4 years depending on the Regional centres and other regional areas
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
INDIA
- Year 10 - All India Secondary School Certificate, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary School Certificate
- Senior School Certificate (awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education) 4 Academic - English must be at 70% or above with other three subjects each 65% or above
NEPAL
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
- School Leaving Certificate + Higher Secondary Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
- School Leaving Certificate + Proficiency Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
To enrol in a course at TAFE Queensland, you must meet all entry requirements. These requirements are different for and specific to each course.
They may include:
- English language proficiency levels
- subject prerequisites
- course specific entry requirements
- a portfolio submission or audition prior to entry for many of our creative courses.
While not an entry requirement for the majority of our courses, we do strongly recommend having a minimum previous education level:
- Year 10 / 11 or equivalent for foundation skills and certificate courses
- Year 12 or equivalent for diploma and higher education courses
Minimum age requirement
At TAFE Queensland we want to see our students succeed. We are an adult learning environment, but we also provide education and training to younger students. If you are under the age of 18, you will be required to meet further entry requirements.
English language requirements
For international students wanting to study at TAFE Queensland you must have a minimum English language skill level. If English is not your first language, you must have a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic score.
This minimum score is dependent on the study level you plan to complete:
- For certificate III, certificate IV, diploma* and advanced diploma courses: overall 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
- For higher education (associate degree and above) courses: overall 6.5 (with no score lower than 6.0)
*Some courses and passport nationalities may require higher IELTS (Academic) scores than the minimum of IELTS 5.5 and/or include specific sub-score requirements. These will be detailed in the important information section of the course information page.
- Course Code: 065567A | CRICOS Provider number 03020E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
50160 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A