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Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology (367JA.1)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| South Bank, QLD |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank, QLD |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
094949B | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
The Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology, with a strong focus on civil engineering, is a paraprofessional degree. Students completing the degree may enter practice as a qualified member of the civil engineering team. There are two further areas of study in the degree, students will complete the innovative and new Major in Building Information Modelling, which develops students' knowledge and skills to see a construction project through its lifecycle, from concept to construction. Students also complete a minor in engineering and construction project management, giving them scope to work in management areas within engineering companies. Students successfully completing their study may be eligible to apply for Engineering Technologist membership of Engineers Australia. Students completing the three-year degree with a grade point average of 5.0 or better (equivalent to a credit average) may qualify for entry to the Faculty of Arts and Design Honours program.
Professional accreditation
The course will seek professional accreditation from Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist.
Normal UC admission requirement to undergraduate courses.
Additional admission requirements
All students are required to complete their White Card training prior to the commencement of their first work placement.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology (367JA) | 72 credit points
Structural Design and Drafting (10245) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Concrete Design and Technology (10253) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Engineering Fundamentals (10243) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Engineering Surveying (10244) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Geoscience (10246) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Environmental Engineering (10247) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Road Design (10252) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Digital Environment (10356) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Industry & Community Engagement (Internships) (10115) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Mathematics for the Built Environment (10242) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Advanced Engineering Mathematics (10248) | 3 credit points — Level 2
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Year 1
Semester 1
Engineering Fundamentals (10243)
Mathematics for the Built Environment (10242)
Semester 2
Engineering Surveying (10244)
Structural Design and Drafting (10245)
Year 2
Semester 1
Advanced Digital Environment (10356)
Environmental Engineering (10247)
Geoscience (10246)
Open Elective
Semester 2
10248 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics OR 10138 - Estimating and Measurement 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Road Design (10252)
Open Elective
Concrete Design and Technology (10253)
Semester 2
Industry & Community Engagement (Internships) (10115)
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| By the end of the degree students will be able to: 1. Possess and apply broad and coherent theoretical knowledge and skills of the fundamentals in the field of Civil Engineering; |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 2. Demonstrate and apply creative, innovative and critical thinking skills, displaying an in-depth knowledge of technology and its applications, with the ability to fulfil the role of technical expert; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; Communicate effectively; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; Be self-aware; Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the business environment, with the ability to communicate as a professional to all stakeholders in the civil engineering industry, and work independently or as part of a project team, for the successful conclusion of engineering projects; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; Communicate effectively; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 4 Recognise and apply the use of appropriate techniques, tools and resources fitting to civil engineering, to undertake problem solving, engineering design and conduct engineering projects; and | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; and Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 5 Demonstrate ethical, social and environmental responsibility in addressing real world engineering issues and imperatives, in global and local contexts, with sensitivity to indigenous rights in the civil engineering industry. | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; Be self-aware; and Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
Majors
- Major in Building Information Modelling (MJ0303)
- Minor in Engineering and Construction Management (MN0206)
- Major in Civil Engineering (Restricted) (MJ0304)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology | B CivETech |
Honours
Students completing the three-year degree with a grade point average of 5.0 or better (equivalent to a credit average) may qualify for entry to the Faculty of Arts and Design Honours program.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students: | TAFE Queensland Brisbane Email UCQueensland@canberra.edu.au Phone 13 72 48 |
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