Road Design Skill Set

Program Overview

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Road Design Skill Set

Course Overview

In this skill set, you learn the requirements of road design and how to perform the calculations associated with road alignments, both horizontal and vertical. You also learn aspects of design associated with intersections at grade. In undertaking all design and document presentation associated with this course, you will develop expertise in the use of current Civil Design Computer Application 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

• UNIT CODE: CEA2313
• UNIT NAME: Road Design

Unit Description

In this unit, students learn the requirements of road design and how to perform the calculations associated with road alignments, both horizontal and vertical. Students also learn aspects of design associated with intersections at grade. In undertaking all design and document presentation associated with this course, students will develop expertise in the use of current Civil Design Computer Application Software.

Pre-requisite Unit

CEA1111, CEA1216

Ways to Study

• On campus

Choose Your Study Location

• Greater Brisbane

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

Campus

• South Bank

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

• It is highly recommended that you:
  • Have knowledge of CAD software
  • Have satisfactory literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills
  • Have knowledge of basic mathematics, including basic algebra, matrix algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and basic statistics

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

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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