52896WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
Online
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
04 Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 9,550
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
This course prepares students to competently test and select construction materials for a range of projects, including bridges, roads, tunnels, and commercial and domestic structures. Students will become familiar with the attributes of conventional and emerging materials. They will also study the relevant industry standards and the necessary quality controls across construction applications.
The civil construction sector is responsible for all infrastructure and building projects and therefore plays an important role in global economies. To reduce the environmental impacts of these projects the use of eco-friendly construction materials and practices is becoming increasingly important.
Materials testing is a vital aspect of sustainable construction practices; it helps to ensure that construction projects use materials that are environmentally responsible, energy-efficient, and long-lasting. Furthermore, to conserve natural resources and reduce waste, it helps in the identification of materials that can be recycled or reused.
Accreditations
This qualification is officially accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC), and EIT is approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for delivery by EIT in all Australian states. EIT delivers this program to students worldwide.
Admissions
Curriculum
This course investigates the properties of construction materials, considers the principles which underpin a range of construction projects and looks at the associated technical documentation. On completion of the course, a graduate will have the capacity to compare materials and practices for sustainability and for the optimal development of buildings and infrastructure.
The delivery methodology — live and interactive webinars with the use of state-of-the-art technologies (including remote and virtual laboratories and simulation software) — ensures you graduate with cutting-edge skills that are valued by employers around the world.
- Apply Construction Materials Testing Fundamentals
- Use Laboratory Application Software
- Apply Basic Principles in Civil Engineering Projects
- Use Basic Mathematics in Engineering
- Use Basic Construction in Engineering
- Use Physics in Engineering
- Use Statics in Engineering
- Use Materials in Engineering
- Operate in an Engineering Environment
- Use Mathematics in Engineering
- Interpret Basic Soil Testing
- Use Soil Stabilization Techniques
- Use Basic Fluids in Engineering
- Interpret Basic Concrete Tests
- Use Strength of Materials in Engineering
- Interpret Basic Aggregate Tests
- Assure Quality Assurance in Materials Testing
- Use Basic Environmental Concepts in Engineering
- Use Basic Structural Analysis in Engineering
- Determine Basic Steel Properties, Applications, and Tests
- Apply Principles of Rock Mechanics
- Interpret Basic Timber Tests
- Use Soils in Engineering
- Use Fluids in Engineering
- Interpret Basic Bitumen Tests
- Interpret Basic Asphalt Tests
- Assess Pavement Technologies and Design Criteria
- Apply the Fundamentals of Professional Engineering
- Use Asset Management in Engineering
- Interpret In-Situ Quality Tests for Soils, Concrete, and Asphalt
- Determine Pavement Condition and Plan Maintenance
- Determine Concrete Condition and Durability Standards
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing) will have the capacity to:
- Compare and select various construction materials (concrete, steel, timber, asphalt, soil, and aggregates);
- Understand the physical and chemical properties of construction materials, such as strength and durability;
- Use a range of material tests, including compressive and flexural tests, and soil characterization;
- Analyse and interpret test results;
- Create reports that effectively communicate the test results to project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders;
- Apply relevant industry regulations and standards which relate to construction materials testing;
- Consider quality control procedures for construction materials and ensure that they meet the required standards and specifications;
- Understand the importance of the properties of materials for structural and non-structural applications by the best practices of sustainability in construction.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Civil Engineer – design and consultation
- Construction Materials Test Technician
- Architectural, Building and/or Surveying Technician
- Civil Construction employee
- Construction managers
- Concreter
- Technical Officer
- Civil Designer/Draftsperson
- Technical Sales Officer
- Civil Construction Estimator
- Procurement Officer
- Construction Foreman
Program delivery
You are expected to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week attending live webinars, learning the program material, and completing assessments. This includes attending weekly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 70% attendance requirement in the live webinars to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learned from the webinar to the Learning Support Officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take 24 months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.