Basic Structures

MG5032

This online course will prepare you to be able to analyse structural elements and simple structures.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    $849 NZ Domestic
    $2,168 NZ International
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 24 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Jul - 23 Oct 2025
    Nov - 19 Feb 2026
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    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  •  Calculate stresses caused by axial forces, shear forces and bending moments
  • Analyse simple structural elements and -structures
  • Evaluate the range of common structural loadings and their effect on structures

 Assessment:

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% examination. 

For information on examinations, including a full list of exam times see our examination information:

Examination information

Assessments for this course include an examination that you need to attend in-person.

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Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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2025
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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $849 NZ Domestic
    $2,168 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2024 Offerings
    Oct - 24 Jan 2025
    2025 Offerings
    Jul - 23 Oct 2025
    Nov - 19 Feb 2026
  •  
    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us