Course Overview
This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the structural engineering industry. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and systems engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil and structural engineering.
Course Benefits:
- Develop fundamental and advanced skills in structural engineering.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and techniques.
- Learn from industry experts on the latest structural engineering trends.
- Enhance professional and teamwork skills for career growth.
- Boost career opportunities with globally recognized credentials.
Program Details
The society in which we live today is fundamentally dependent on the structures that structural engineers design and deliver. This graduate certificate addresses a very fundamental requirement in our society, the ability to provide structural engineering services which deliver safe and reliable structures. You will be able to identify, critically analyze and creatively solve intellectually complex, specialized professional engineering problems relevant to civil and structural engineering.
The curriculum covers a diverse range of topics geared to producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the knowledge that employers require. This program aims to provide the student with a multitude of tools and techniques, including those that tackle specific organizational problems and also those needed to design and implement engineering structures.
Upon completion, students should be able to:
- Apply advanced principles to assess and design safe, reliable structures.
- Evaluate and utilize advanced engineering materials for structural projects.
- Integrate design, project, and construction management principles to solve engineering challenges.
You must complete 12 credit points comprising four core units. There are no electives in this program. The program duration is six months across two terms, and you will study two units per term. Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
For further study, graduates may consider EIT’s Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural).
Applicants are required to:
- Hold a recognized bachelor degree (or above) in engineering or science in a congruent field of practice*,
- Have completed the equivalent of first-year Bachelor level mathematics, or are able to demonstrate recognized relevant work experience.
- Have an appropriate level of English Language Proficiency at an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0)**, or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-congruent engineering field are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to the entry requirements (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialisation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee).
Applicants who do not hold a recognized bachelor’s degree are required to demonstrate their prior learning and experience is equivalent to this qualification. A minimum of an Australian Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering and 5 years of technical work experience at a technologist level or above in a relevant engineering field is required for an application to be considered (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant are to be decided by each specialization and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the EIT Admissions Committee) ***
Please note:
- All applicants must have evidence of engineering exposure in their degree and/or work experience
- All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Please check the Documentation Guidelines for your application.
** All applicants must have a background in structural mechanics at the undergraduate level and/or work experience. A congruent field of practice includes disciplines with adequate Civil Engineering content consisting of fundamentals of Structural Analysis (Alternative names: Theory of Structures, Structural Mechanics, Solid Mechanics) AND Structural Design (Alternative names: Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Design of Timber Structures, Design of Bridges & Roads).
Fields not listed below are to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis:
- Civil Engineering,
- Structural Engineering,
- Geotechnical Engineering,
- Bridge Engineering,
- Offshore Structures,
- Tunnel Engineering,
- Water Resource Engineering,
- Infrastructure Engineering,
- Transport Engineering,
- Agriculture Engineering,
- Applied Mechanics,
- Environmental Engineering (with structural or geotechnical emphasis),
- Architectural Engineering (with structural focus),
- Materials Engineering (if construction materials are covered).
**Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT
*** Applicants who enter and complete this qualification without holding a prior Bachelor’s Degree and go on to complete an EIT Master’s Degree may not be eligible for Engineers Australia recognition. However, students can lodge a personal application with Engineers Australia to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). This Graduate Certificate is a formally recognized qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.
This course is classified as Level 8 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This course may use the following software:
- SPACE GASS
- ABAQUS
- Inducta (FTG,SLB)
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Construction
- Roads
- Railway
- Transportation
- Geotechnical
- Structural
- Waterworks
- Earthworks
- Irrigation
- Town planning
- Environmental
Our Graduate Certificates take 6 months to complete. The online graduate certificates are delivered on a part-time basis over 2 terms, each of 12 weeks. Students are expected to spend approximately 10 hours per unit, per week learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 3 years.
Application Deadline:
You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
Census Date:
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
Any student has a right to appeal a decision of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) or any member of the institute’s staff. EIT has a comprehensive Policy on Appeals and Grievances to assist students.
Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organisation. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
