Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) in Adelaide Australia | TAFE South Australia
TAFE South Australia
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Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
19,550
(c. USD13,788.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Civil and structural engineering forms the foundation for creating private and public structures, transportation networks, and water systems. This associate degree prepares you as a skilled paraprofessional, teaching construction methods, engineering mathematics, digital tools, drafting fundamentals, geotechnical construction, hydraulic systems, structural evaluation, environmental solutions, programming, and project coordination. The program blends classroom learning with hands-on training, focusing particularly on developing the drafting expertise sought after by engineering firms. Created by TAFE SA to address South Australia's industry demands, this qualification can lead to roles like design drafter or technical specialist in this growing field. Alternatively, use our tailored pathways to advance your education toward a university degree. Discover your potential with TAFE SA.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 including Year 12 Maths, or overseas equivalent or the successful completion of the CIII in Engineering – Technical (if no Year 12) or the Diploma of Engineering – Technical (if no Year 12 maths background).
All international students will be required to undertake an Engineering Diagnostic Test during the orientation and induction program at TAFE SA (prior to commencing their course) to demonstrate sufficient and required technical skills for academic success.
IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
TAFE SA English Language Centre: English for Academic Purposes (EAP20) Credit or English for Academic Purposes Advanced (EAP Advanced), Part 1, Pass grade
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - iBT: Score of 60, with reading: 8-12, listening: 7-11, speaking: 16-17, and writing: 18-20
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum 50 with 42 in all for communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Occupational English Test OET: Minimum score of C in all four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Cambridge C1 Advanced or B2 First previously Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE): Overall score of 169 with a minimum of 162 in all bands
Tuition
AUD
19,550