Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

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Fee-free and reduced-fee courses: Jobs & Skills WA

Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering

Get the skills you need for the job you want, to play a key role in complex civil construction and infrastructure projects — from skyscrapers and bridges to public buildings and intricate road designs — and expand your experience in the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks. 

This course will provide you with the high level skills and knowledge needed to work on complex civil construction and infrastructure projects — from skyscrapers and bridges to public buildings and intricate road designs — and expand your experience in the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks. 

With so much civil construction activity happening in WA, this is a huge jobs growth area with fantastic career opportunities!

You will learn engineering drafting standards AS1100, and use CAD and other industry standard software programs to design and produce drawings. You'll also learn about contemporary industry considerations such as environmental and sustainability principles, and how to use building information modelling (BIM) technologies; use physics, statics and maths in engineering; surveying; and so much more.  

Note: This course is suitable for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.

Training options

  • Fee-free
  • Apprenticeship or traineeship
  • Existing worker traineeship
  • STEM

Industry area

  • Engineering and Mining

Study areas

  • Civil Construction
  • Engineering

Course ID

  • National ID: 52889WA
  • WA State ID: BGR66

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Opportunities for strong career growth

This course is aimed at school leavers, graduates of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technical course, those wishing to gain employment in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering, and those seeking employment 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.

Delivery location

East Perth

This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

This course will provide you with the high level skills and knowledge needed to work on complex civil construction and infrastructure projects — from skyscrapers and bridges to public buildings and intricate road designs — and expand your experience in the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks. 

With so much civil construction activity happening in WA, this is a huge jobs growth area with fantastic career opportunities!

You will learn engineering drafting standards AS1100, and use CAD and other industry standard software programs to design and produce drawings. You'll also learn about contemporary industry considerations such as environmental and sustainability principles, and how to use building information modelling (BIM) technologies; use physics, statics and maths in engineering; surveying; and so much more.  

Note: This course is suitable for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.

Training options

  • Fee-free
  • Apprenticeship or traineeship
  • Existing worker traineeship
  • STEM

Industry area

  • Engineering and Mining

Study areas

  • Civil Construction
  • Engineering

Course ID

  • National ID: 52889WA
  • WA State ID: BGR66

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Opportunities for strong career growth

This course is aimed at school leavers, graduates of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technical course, those wishing to gain employment in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering, and those seeking employment 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.

Delivery location

East Perth

Opportunities for strong career growth

This course is aimed at school leavers, graduates of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technical course, those wishing to gain employment in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering, and those seeking employment 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.

This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

Train with the industry experts

In this short video you'll hear from Lauren, who completed her Diploma at Western Australia's North Metropolitan TAFE and is now enjoying her career. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.

Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

Find out more about WA TAFEs here

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Disclaimer

The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.