Engineering Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course is focused on the skills needed to select construction materials suitable for different applications, such as buildings, bridges, roads, and tunnels among other civil construction projects. The course structure is unique and designed to equip students with knowledge of conventional and emerging construction materials, covering materials characterization, quality control and standards.
Worldwide, the civil construction sector plays an important role in the global economy via infrastructure and building projects. The construction engineering industry seeks qualified professionals capable to understand materials performance and its quality control commonly employed in civil engineering and construction (aggregate, steel, timber, bitumen, asphalt, and concrete).
This course aims to empower construction engineering professionals with the capability to combine skills from construction materials behaviour and application in infrastructure and building projects.
Course start dates
- 2nd September 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 **
- Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (or equivalent); OR A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test such as IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 5.5 (with no individual band score less than 5.0), or equivalent; OR Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or by another tertiary institution, in English.
Course fees
More information on fees is available here.
Career opportunities
The Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Civil Engineering Technician
A Civil Engineering Technician supports civil engineers in designing and implementing infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and drainage...
Laboratory Technician
A Laboratory Technician performs a specialist role at a medical or research laboratory. You might use specialist equipment or carry out a range of...
Draftsperson
A Draftsperson is responsible for creating technical drawings used for construction or manufacturing purposes. Their designs are used to develop va...
Civil Draftsperson
A Civil Draftsperson prepares detailed technical drawings and plans for construction projects, such as roads, bridges, and buildings. You might wor...
About Engineering Institute of Technology
EIT’s mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting edge and applied engineering higher education.
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.
