Course Overview
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Construction Knowledge of the Australian Residential Industry:Module 1 dives into the core of Australian residential construction. Gain insights into timber construction techniques, materials, and products commonly used in the industry. Learn the language and technical phrases essential for residential construction and understand structural members and footing systems. Acquire the ability to read architectural and structural drawings drafted according to Australian standards, and explore the roles of various professionals involved in residential projects.
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Roof Design and Drafting based on Australian Standards:Module 2 focuses on mastering roof design. You'll draft structural layouts, calculate roof loads, analyse roof elements, and design roofs based on AS/NZS standards. Utilizing software like AutoCAD and the Structural Toolkit, you'll gain practical experience. Real-life construction simulations and interactive training provide insights into buildability and construction processes, making you well-prepared for the industry.
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Framing Design and Drafting based on Australian Standards:In Module 3 you'll learn to design and draft framing elements, including lintels, beams, and columns. Real-life projects under instructor guidance ensure hands-on experience, supported by access to essential software tools. You'll calculate loading, analyse timber and steel elements, and design to Australian standards. Mastery of AutoCAD for drafting enhances your skills, positioning you as a specialist in structural engineering.
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Drafting Framing Connection Details based on Australian Standards:Module 4 sharpens your ability to draft framing connection details for timber, steel, and brick structural elements. You'll visualize connections, detail timber and steel connections based on Australian codes, and draft connection details using AutoCAD. Real-life videos and photos offer practical insights into constructability, ensuring you deliver structurally sound designs.
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Bracing Design and Detailing based on Australian Standards:Module 5 delves into bracing system design and drafting, covering various techniques and commercial systems. You'll calculate wind loads, understand bracing layout factors, and master the detailing and capacity of different techniques based on AS/NZS standards. Real-life projects and AutoCAD drafting hone your skills, enabling you to excel in bracing design.
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Footing Design and Detailing based on Australian Standards:Module 6 equips you with the skills to design & draft residential footing systems. Understand different footing systems and their AS2870 code requirements, learn terminology, assess site conditions, & master Geotechnical Report interpretation. Practical design experience, AutoCAD drafting, and comprehensive detailing ensure you're well-prepared for successful footing design.
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Course Summary:
📝 Real Australian Projects with AS/NZS Standards
🚀 Traineeship/Internship (3 Months) Opportunity
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
Undergraduates Preparing for the Future
Great for Civil or Structural Engineering students who want to get ahead by learning about AS/NZS standards before entering the Australian workforce.
Graduates Seeking Local Experience
Perfect for recent Civil or Structural Engineering graduates eager to learn about AS/NZS standards and start their career in Australia.
Migrant Engineers Seeking Local Experience
Engineers Upskilling or Shifting to ResiDesign
Course Summary
Real Australian Projects With AS/NZS Standards
Extensive Understanding Of Residential Construction
Certification And Digital Badges
Flexible Self-Paced Learning
Get The Help You Need, When You Need It
COURSE DETAILS
Course Overview: Designing and Drafting Single Storey Residential Dwellings based on AS/NZS
Module 1: Construction Knowledge of the Australian Residential Industry
- Australian residential timber construction techniques/methods.
- Common materials and commercial construction products used in the residential industry.
- Terminology/language and technical phrases used in residential construction.
- Structural members used in timber and brick construction.
- Different footing systems used in residential buildings.
- Learn to read architectural drawings drawn based on Australian drafting standards in order to have a thorough understanding of the architectural design and start the structural design.
- Learn about structural design and drawings and how to read the structural drawings drafted based on Australian drafting standards.
- Required structural members in Australian residential houses (i.e. timber beams, lintels, steel beams, lintels, etc.).
- Australian standards used in residential designs (AS1170.0, AS1720, AS1684, AS2870, etc.)
- Role of other professionals involved in residential projects such as building surveyors, land surveyors, arborists, etc.
Module 2: Roof Design and Drafting based on Australian Standards (AS/NZS)
- Drafting structural layout for the real-life projects you will be designing and drafting throughout the training program (using AutoCAD).
- Calculate loading for roof elements based on AS1170
- Analysis of roof elements (i.e. rafters). using Structural Toolkit and SpaceGASS
- Designing roof elements (i.e. rafters) based on AS1720 & AS1684 using Structural Toolkit and manual computations, then comparing the results.
- Drafting structural roof plan using AutoCAD and creating roof member schedule.
Module 3: Framing Design and Drafting based on Australian Standards (AS/NZS)
- Calculate loading for framing elements based on AS1170.
- Analysis of timber lintels, timber beams, timber columns, steel lintels, steel beams, and steel columns using Structural Toolkit and learn how to analyse and model structural elements using SpaceGASS.
- Designing timber lintels, timber beams, timber columns, steel lintels, steel beams, and steel columns using Structural Toolkit based on AS1720, AS1684, AS4100, etc.
- Drafting structural framing plan using AutoCAD, and creating framing member schedule.
Framing Design and Drafting, equips you with essential skills for designing and drafting framing elements, such as lintels, beams, and columns. You'll gain hands-on experience with real projects under instructor guidance.
Module 4: Drafting Framing Connection Details based on Australian Standards (AS/NZS)
- Learn about the standard connections between timber, steel and brick structural elements in residential timber projects based on Australian codes and standards (i.e. AS1684) in order to deliver a buildable and practical structural design and detailing.
- Visualise residential connection details through on-site videos and photos developed to provide a thorough understanding of practicality and constructability in structural designs.
- Detailing timber connections (timber beam to timber post, timber beam to timber beam, etc.) based on Australian codes and standards such as AS1684 etc.
- Detailing steel connections (steel beam to steel column) based on AS4100.
- Detailing combined connections (timber beam to steel column) based on AS4100, AS1720, etc.
- Drafting connection details using AutoCAD for three real-life projects.
Module 5: Bracing Design and Detailing based on Australian Standards (AS/NZS)
- Calculating wind load acting on residential buildings based on AS1170.2, and AS4055.
- Learn the factors that have to be considered when developing bracing layouts.
- Learn about the detailing and bracing capacity of different bracing techniques based on AS1684 and implement the code's requirements.
- Learn about commercial bracing systems such as Powertrusses and when and how to nominate them.
- Analyse steel portal frames and learn about the required connection details.
- Implement the gained knowledge in wind calculations and bracing design in the three real-life projects that you will design throughout the training program.
- Drafting bracing plan and bracing details using AutoCAD.
Module 6: Footing Design and Detailing based on Australian Standards
- Learn about different footing systems used in residential projects in Australia and discussing the code requirements (AS2870) for each system.
- Learn the terminology used in AS2870 and geotechnical reports in order to design footings based on Australian Standards.
- Learn about site conditions, such as the presence of trees, and how they can affect footing design and detailing.
- Learn to read Geotechnical Reports (using real-life reports) to extract all necessary factors, such as reactivity, controlled fill, uncontrolled fill, etc., that are needed to start footing design.
- Design footing systems (stiffened raft slab, waffle slab, timber subfloor, and strip footings) based on AS2870.
- Draft footing plan and details for three real-life projects, using AutoCAD. Learn about the importance of providing thorough detailing and notes on structural drawings.
In Module 6, Footing Design and Detailing, you'll master designing and drafting residential footing systems in Australia. This hands-on learning involves two real-life projects under your instructor's guidance, with access to essential software like the Structural Toolkit and AS/NZS codes.
Career Opportunities
For those aspiring to further augment their knowledge and skill set, along with gaining three months of local industry experience, an industry reference, and an additional real-life design to enrich their portfolio, our 3 Months Traineeship Program is available. Completing this comprehensive training program, encompassing all six short courses, further elevates your prospects of securing interviews and a role as a Structural Engineer. You will gain further essential industry-specific skills and hands-on experience. This will make you an even more compelling candidate in the job market. Our program maintains a strong track record, with 98% of trainees securing jobs within three months of program completion. Your commitment and dedication will play a crucial role in your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which software packages and resources will I have access to throughout the course and internship?
Do I get to experience On-Site Inspections and walk through a residential project during construction?
Will I get to design any real-life projects throughout the courses?
Will I be able to follow the online material? Is it clear and explained properly for me to understand and learn?
Do you offer any financial assistance or payment plans for your courses?
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Requirements
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Online learning space & what you need
Moly Ashtari
Senior Structural Engineer
M.ENG. (STRUCTURAL), B.ENG. (CIVIL)
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Kim - VIC
"Having recently finished my degree and never got a chance of working on any real-life projects after graduated. This course had provided the knowledge and skills that able to fill the gap between the fresh graduate structural engineer and the workplace. The contents of the course were well organized and explained. She also shared some of her work experiences during the course. I would highly recommend anyone with the same issue as me to take this course."
Arsalan - WA
Ahmad - VIC
"Moly is a great teacher. She really cares for her students/trainees. She relates everything that she teaches to actual practice in the field of Structural Engineering.
This course has boosted my confidence to successfully complete real life projects from start to the end based on Australian Standards and Codes."
Maryam - ACT
"The experience and knowledge gained from this course were above all expectations. The course was well structured and detailed. The steps created to design a single storey were clear and reinforced throughout the course. The most impressive part of the course was the ability of the trainer to tie together the construction and design knowledge. She was able to provide insightful details about common designing mistakes that inexperienced engineers can make because of the lack of knowledge about common construction materials and architectural limitations."
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