TasTAFE
52 weeks
Advance your engineering drafting expertise to become a civil engineering design technician. This diploma combines real-world project experience with structural analysis, CAD proficiency, and BIM collaboration skills to prepare you for increasingly complex roles in civil engineering design.
To enrol in this Diploma, you must have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting. You also need to have completed Year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, or provide a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework delivered in English, or complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment demonstrating competence at or above Exit Level 3 in both literacy and numeracy. International students must be at least 18 years old and meet IELTS 6.0 overall with no individual band below 5.0, or equivalency. A PC with Intel Core i5 equivalent processor or better with minimum 8GB RAM, Windows 11, broadband internet connection (20Mbps or faster), webcam, microphone and headphones are required.
The course covers civil engineering design principles through practical project work reflecting real industry roles. Students learn structural engineering analysis methodologies to understand structural principles underlying design projects. The curriculum includes advanced CAD software skills for producing detailed engineering drawings and 3D models. Building Information Modelling (BIM) and collaborative workflows are taught to enable team-based communication using 3D models. Project management units cover best practice techniques for managing project time and quality. Technical mathematics and force system calculations are integrated throughout. Specific design modules cover foundations, rural roads, urban roads, subdivisions, open car parks, surface and subsurface drainage, and civil concrete structures.
TasTAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Tasmania with extensive industry connections and practical training expertise. The course is delivered by experienced instructors who understand civil engineering industry requirements. TasTAFE provides free education licensing of all required software including CAD and Microsoft Office for the duration of enrolment. The institution offers comprehensive student support services, recognition of prior learning, and flexible study options. With multiple campuses and online delivery, TasTAFE ensures accessibility while maintaining high-quality, industry-aligned training.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as Civil Engineering Design Technicians or Engineering Drafting Technicians specializing in civil and structural work. The diploma prepares students for increasingly complex project roles within civil engineering firms, construction companies, and design consultancies. Graduates develop expertise in design documentation, structural analysis, and BIM coordination, positioning them for advancement into senior technical roles, project coordination positions, or further study in civil engineering. The skills acquired are directly applicable to infrastructure development, building design, and construction planning projects.
