Unit code: CEA1111

Unit description: In this unit, students will develop the fundamental mathematical knowledge and the skills to apply that knowledge at a level that will enable them to function effectively as para-professionals in the civil engineering domain. Students will become familiar with the mathematical operations involved in solving problems associated with basic algebra, matrix algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and basic statistics.

Unit code: CEA1112

Unit description: In this unit, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic. Students will be introduced to the elements of research, calculation, drawing and reporting, appropriate to engineering practice and compliant with current Australian Standards. Co-requisite - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1

Unit code: CEA1113

Unit description: This unit explores different modes of visual communication used in illustrating design ideas. This unit is intended to provide a sound basis on which to develop further understanding of one of the most commonly used drafting packages in the Civil design industry. During the project work an introduction to drafting and its requirements in the industry that will prove relevant to the overall course.

Unit code: CEA1114

Unit description: This unit provides students with an introduction to the key skills necessary to undertake engineering studies, including: communication, researching, critical analysis, problem solving, academic writing, team work, reflection and referencing via the Harvard Referencing Style. Furthermore, this course will introduce students to fundamental engineering practices including the work environment, professional recognition and the requirements for ongoing professional development. Students will continue to build and develop these skills as they progress through other units of the Civil Engineering course.

Unit code: WBL003

Unit code: CEA1215

Unit description: This unit combines theory and practical sessions to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of surveying applicable to typical civil engineering projects promoting the development of the knowledge and skills needed to gather engineering survey data. Opportunities are provided for students to learn how to operate equipment commonly used to undertake levelling, location and setting-out surveys. Techniques associated with modern survey operations involving uploading and downloading between a Total Field Station and a computer will be explored, as will the use of GIS and GPS systems. Pre-requisite - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1

Unit code: CEA1216

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 - CEA1113 2D CAD modelling

Unit code: CEA1217

Unit description: This unit introduces students to the concepts of material science, dynamics, work and energy, simple machines, engineering statics, properties of sections, mechanics of simple structural elements and determinacy and indeterminacy. The engineering science curriculum of this unit is fundamental to later stages of the course. Pre-requisites - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1 and CEA1112 Engineering fundamentals

Unit code: CEA1218

Unit description: This unit provides students with the skills required at Engineering Technologist level to solve mathematical problems typically encountered in a civil engineering design office. Students will learn to critically appraise problems and identify possible solutions as part of the process involved in achieving a satisfactory resolution to a problem. Topics include: vectors, matrix algebra, calculus, and statistics. Pre-requiste - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1

Unit code: CEA2311

Unit description: This unit provides students with an understanding of the processes underlying the formation of rocks and the cycle of change that leads to the development of the different classifications of soils. Students will develop an understanding of the use and relevance of the different types of rocks and soils that are available to the civil engineering team as a resource or as a foundation material. Students will use soil-testing laboratory equipment and perform relevant calculations to determine the strength of cohesive and non-cohesive soils. Pre-requisite - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1

Unit code: CEA2312

Unit description: In this unit students will learn, understand and apply the fundamentals of municipal engineering design including: • an introduction to Municipal Engineering including infrastructure, asset management, operations and legalities associated with local government operations. • an introduction to the design of water supply infrastructure systems including storage, trunk, reticulation and re-use networks and demands, • an introduction to the design of waste water infrastructure systems including gravity, vacuum and low pressure sewerage networks and demands, pump stations and treatment systems. • an introduction to the design of storm water drainage systems for rural and urban catchments including the design of cross drainage and longitudinal drainage systems. Pre-requisites - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1, CEA1112 Engineering fundamentals and CEA1216 Civil design and drafting

Unit code: CEA2313

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-requisites - CEA1111 Engineering mathematics 1 and CEA1216 Civil design and drafting

Unit code: CEA2314

Unit description: This Unit introduces students to the concepts of limit states design in structural engineering and the development of Australian Standard-based design skills appropriate to a para-professional role in the design of structural engineering elements such as steel members to AS4100 and concrete members to AS3600 as part of the engineering design team. Students will begin the course by further developing expertise in basic structural analysis and extend this to applications in structural design. Code compliant design detailing using the Revit software platform will form the basis of the drafting/modelling requirement of this unit. Pre-requisites - CEA1217 Engineering mechanics and CEA1218 Engineering mathematics 2

Unit code: CEA2416

Unit description: The Civil Engineering industry requires graduates to be able to able to work within a project environment with other professionals and respond to the project’s stakeholder in an ethical and efficient manner. This course provides students with an understanding and application of the attributes required in the planning, management, organisation and administration of civil and structural engineering projects. Particular emphasis is placed on the successful delivery of projects in accordance with the knowledge areas within the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Unit code: CEA2417

Unit description: This unit introduces students to construction methods, estimating techniques and procedures associated with civil engineering projects. It provides students with a sound knowledge of construction works, the monitoring and control of labour, construction budgets and materials. Students will learn to identify the various stakeholders in the civil engineering industry, describe their roles and responsibilities, select, schedule and cost activities needed to execute a project. These activities incorporate the project planning and construction phases of a construction contract. Pre-requisites - CEA2311 Geoscience and CEA2313 Road design

Unit code: CEA2418

Unit description: This unit merges all the completed and co-requisite units covered in this course, building on the basic concepts and fundamental principles of engineering planning, analysis, design, compliance, management, scheduling and documentation. In this unit you will undertake the detailed documentation of a multi-faceted civil engineering project involving physical infrastructure taking into consideration technical compliance, economic, environmental, social and ethical standards. 'Physical infrastructure' includes all types of structures, foundations and earthworks, transport and reticulation systems, and utilities. The teaching emphasis in this unit is on project-based learning where specific topics necessary for meeting project milestones are delivered as necessary within the context of a large simulated project. In addition, this unit enables students to synthesise elements of theoretical and practical learning acquired across other units in the course. Students in small teams will research available information commensurate with a professional approach to conceptualising, designing and documenting to standards applicable to a modern civil engineering project. The teaching format of this unit is based on lectures and tutorials delivered by selected staff in areas of speciality as appropriate. Pre-requisites - CEA1113 2D CAD modelling, CEA2311 Geoscience, CEA2312 Municipal engineering, CEA2313 Road design and CEA2314 Structural design modelling

Unit code: CEA2415

Unit description: This unit introduces students to the fundamental elements of Building Information Modelling (BIM) concepts and practices. Topics include the change required in design processes to achieve the main project benefits of BIM implementation using relevant technology. Students will be introduced to collaborative systems that assist with the procurement, design, construction and maintenance phases of a project. Sub topics may include clash detection, project take-offs, construction timeliner, communication with project shareholders and management of design changes. Pre-requisite - CEA1113 2D CAD modelling

Unit code: CEA2419

Unit description: This unit explores how humans interact in the environment, specifically examining how the built world interacts and integrates into the environment. Students will examine the scientific concepts that underpin the systems that protect the environment from human development. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the impact our built world has on our ecosystem, biodiversity and Australia’s commitment to sustainable development. These environmental theories are linked to practical application of our built world, specifically looking at how these theories correlate to legislation and our management of resources including water, wastewater and solid waste.