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Engineer — Civil

VCE recommended

Civil Engineers design, plan, organise and oversee the construction of civil engineering projects such as dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, roads, airports and other structures.

SUBJECTS TO TAKE

Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.

Year 11

  • English
  • Mathematics — Methods / Specialist
  • Chemistry / Physics
  • Free Choice Subject (e.g. Systems Engineering)
  • VET Certificate 2 in Engineering
  • Religion and Society

Year 12

  • English
  • Mathematics — Methods / Specialist
  • Physics
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject

Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.

AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Programs available within Salesian.

Specialist program (SBAT)

Industry Pathways Program — Engineering

VET options

  • Certificate 2 in Engineering

AFTER SCHOOL

University courses and alternative routes in.

University courses

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Alternative pathways into university

  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
  • Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Civil Major)

RELATED CAREERS

Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.

Structural EngineerDesign EngineerTransport EngineerProject ManagerEngineering Asset ManagerInfrastructure Manager