Civil Design and Drafting Skill Set

Course Overview

This skill set promotes the development of basic design skills appropriate to para-professional participation in the design of civil engineering projects such as rural roads, sewerage, water supply, and stormwater drainage as part of an engineering design team. You will also develop expertise in the documentation of such projects to a professional level of presentation using CAD software.

Course Outcome:

• Statement of Attainment

What You Will Study

This skillset consists of a unit from HED001 Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Core Units

• CEA1216: Civil Design and Drafting
  • Unit description: This unit promotes the development of basic design skills appropriate to para-professional participation in the design of civil engineering projects such as rural roads, sewerage, water supply, and stormwater drainage as part of an engineering design team. Students will also develop expertise in the documentation of such projects to a professional level of presentation using CAD software.
  • Pre-requisite unit: CEA1113

Ways to Study

• On campus

Choose Your Study Location

• Greater Brisbane

Campus Information

• South Bank: On Campus
  • Study mode: On Campus
  • Start date: 14 Jul 2025
  • Duration: 1 semester
  • Workload: Part time
  • What you'll pay: Full fee - $1,915
  • Class format: Teacher-led, Scheduled
  • Virtual class: No
  • Assessment: On-Campus
  • Teacher comms: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Entry Requirements

• Highly recommended that you:
  • Have knowledge of 2D CAD modelling
  • Have satisfactory literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills
• Entry into this skill set is available by direct application only.
• You must be 18 years of age or older.

Resources Required

• It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland’s online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• You may also need to have access to a scientific calculator.

How to Apply

• Direct application: If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however, TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice.
• Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers.
• Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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