Engineering Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Join the next generation of senior civil and structural engineering experts. Embrace a well paid, intensive yet enjoyable career by taking this comprehensive and practical course. It is delivered over 24 months by live distance learning and presented by some of the leading civil and structural engineering instructors in the world today.
Civil and structural engineering encompasses a range of disciplines, including road, rail and drainage systems, dams, harbours, bridges, buildings and other structures. Civil and structural designers and drafters plan, design, develop and manage construction and repair projects.
This qualification develops your skills and knowledge in the design and drafting of engineering plans to recognised standards. You will learn about different areas of civil engineering, including construction, project management, design and testing. You will also learn about the design and drafting of concrete, steelwork, roads and pipes, as well as hydrology, stormwater drainage and foundations.
While it is essential that those who work in the supervisory or management levels of this discipline have a firm understanding of drafting and planning principles, this qualification goes much further. To be effective on the job, you will need to know how to apply knowledge of fundamental civil and structural engineering concepts, including geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, engineering maths, and properties of materials. Throughout the program this subject matter will be placed into the context of engineering management. Our aim is to ensure that you are an effective, knowledgeable and skilled supervisor or manager, someone who can work beyond a “plan and design” brief to ensure that a project is delivered effectively.
This qualification aims to provide theoretical and practical education and training such that graduates may gain employment at the engineering associate (“paraprofessional”) level within the building and construction industry.
There are eight threads in the course to give you maximum, practical coverage. These threads comprise environmental issues, engineering technologies, drawing, 2D and 3D CAD design, building materials, civil and structural sub-disciplines (roads, steel, concrete, pavement, drainage, soil, water supply, sewerage), construction sites and engineering management.
This program avoids too much emphasis on theory. This is rarely needed in the real world of industry where time is short and immediate results, with hard-hitting and useful know-how, are required as a minimal requirement. The instructors presenting this advanced diploma are highly experienced engineers from industry who have done the hard yards and worked in the civil and structural areas. The format of presentation — live, interactive distance learning with the use of remote learning technologies — means that you can hit the ground running and be of immediate benefit to your company or future employer.
Course start dates
- 14th January 2025
- 1st April 2025
Delivery mode
Engineering Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
• Applicants must have at least an Australian Year 12 or Cert III trade qualification (or equivalent) in a related field;
• They must have at least 2 years’ work experience in a related field OR At least 4 years’ work experience in a related field – subject to acceptance of an application for Credit to Entry
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$15,421
$15,421
$15,421
$15,421
Career opportunities
The Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering will prepare you for the following roles.
Planning Engineer
The role of a Planning Engineer is to oversee the construction of civil engineering projects. This includes designing, planning and organising the...
Draftsperson
A Draftsperson is responsible for creating technical drawings used for construction or manufacturing purposes. Their designs are used to develop va...
Civil Engineer
A Civil Engineer designs and creates structures that serve the community. They use science to build everything from buildings and bridges to dams a...
CAD Operator
A CAD (Computer Aided Design) Operator creates design drawings for use on building and construction projects. You’ll use various CAD software to pr...
About Engineering Institute of Technology
With over ten years of experience providing engineering education, the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) continues to create pathways and opportunities for aspiring engineers that help close the gap between education and the professional workplace, whether you are studying online or at one of our Australian campuses.
Our mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting-edge and applied engineering vocational and higher education.
EIT is proud to offer awards in a growing array of engineering fields. We deliver professional certificates of competency, diplomas and advanced diplomas, undergraduate and graduate certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and a doctor of engineering. These program types have been designed to suit the needs of engineers and aspiring engineers from varied backgrounds. Our engineering lecturers and instructors have extensive real engineering experience in the industry from around the world.
Our unique online programs are taught using live and interactive sessions, combined with practical exercises completed using remote laboratories and simulation software. As an online student, you will benefit from EIT’s unique personalized synchronous delivery methodology that encourages you to advance your technical and technological knowledge, while forming global networks and balancing life and work commitments.
EIT has campuses across Australia in Perth (Western Australia), Melbourne (Victoria), and Brisbane (Queensland).
Their new Brisbane campus, centrally located and just a short walk from the central station, provides students with easy access to public transport. Facilities include classrooms with internet access, teaching labs, student support, breakout areas, a first aid room, and a library.
Brisbane, dubbed the 'sunny capital' of Australia, offers a blend of modernity and natural beauty with its stunning skyline and river. Ranked among the top 30 best student cities globally, it attracts students who enjoy its cosmopolitan atmosphere, warm climate, and outdoor lifestyle.
Regardless of whether you are a domestic or international student, when you study on-campus with EIT, our supportive blended learning model and small class sizes encourage you to advance your technical knowledge and remain engaged in your studies while forming global networks.
By joining EIT’s strongly industry-oriented programs, you will gain graduate attributes that will make you an employee of choice and help you advance your career.
