Careers in engineering
Grevillea (Cat's Claw) pollen, optical microscope image
(photo - Ryan Straub)
Information for career teachers
The information here is intended to assist you in advising students on civil engineering. We also visit secondary schools across a broad area (see map at right). To discuss a visit to your school, please contact us.
What do Civil Engineers do?
Civil Engineers address the essential infrastructure needs of our modern society by providing dams, bridges, roads, buildings and much, much more. In designing these facilities, Civil Engineers consider issues such as safety, cost to produce and maintain, and minimization of the impact of the facility and its use upon the environment.
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Further information
- Questions and Answers about civil engineering
- Engineering at the Cutting Edge, an ABC Education Television series, Tuesdays 10:35 AM, check out the program on the ABC website
Where do Civil Engineers work?
Civil Engineers are either self-employed or work for private consulting engineering companies, or local, state or federal government agencies. Graduates of the Degree in Civil Engineering from the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University have found excellent employment in rural Victoria, in the capital cities and overseas.
- Further information
- Links to employers of civil engineers
- Graduate's stories. - Read what some of our graduates say. See where they are employed.
How do I become a Civil Engineer?
The first step towards becoming a professional Civil Engineer is to complete a four-year Bachelor's Degree from a university such as La Trobe whose course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
- Further information
- The Engineers Australia website
Entrance requirements
Engineering courses generally require a science and mathematics background. For Civil Engineering at La Trobe University, the pre-requisites are Units 3 and 4-English (any), mathematical methods (either) and either specialist mathematics or physics. Hence, students who are interested in a career in Civil Engineering need to make appropriate subject choices in year 10 for year 11 and 12 studies.
University Experience Program
The La Trobe Office for Prospective Students runs a University Experience Program at the Bendigo campus. This program allows prospective students to attend a real lecture, participate in a tutorial, meet staff, students and graduates, become familiar with the campus and even collect a couple of prizes.
Science Teachers' Assistance Program
La Trobe's Science Teachers' Assistance Program (STAP) aims to assist teachers by providing a range of activities for students and teachers within select areas of Science, Technology and Engineering.
Additional information
If you wish to obtain additional information, such as a course brochure or more information on careers in Civil Engineering, please contact us.
