RII60520 Advanced Diploma

of Civil Construction Design

Course Duration

52 weeks

International duration

104 weeks

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face 2.5 days per week (20 hours) 

Level

Cert VI

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a paraprofessional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialized,

complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities.

They are responsible for the design of complex projects to ensure the implementation of the client’s site

requirements and are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge

and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.

This course covers broad civil construction managerial and project management competencies including

managing project procurements and quality, civil works design processes, and traffic management systems.

Aims and learning Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to develop high-level skills and knowledge in managing civil construction design projects. Graduates will;

  • Apply civil construction skills and knowledge in managing projects and design processes.

  • Develop practical and technical skills to work with civil engineers on the design and construction of infrastructure projects in supervisor roles

  • Create pathway opportunities for further qualifications and learning

Students will have the opportunity to use and learn computer-aided design (CAD) drawing software and equipment as part of this course. Students will also visit civil construction projects and sites as part of excursion plans and learn from industry experts (guest speakers) in application of design skills in real-word projects.

Unit of Competency

Students Must successfully complete the following Units of Competency

core units

BSBPMG632: Manage program risk

BSBTWK502: Manage team effectiveness

RIIQUA601E: Establish and maintain a quality system

BSBWHS616: Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks

RIIQUA601E: Manage civil works design processes

elective units

BSBPMG537: Manage project procurement

BSBSTR601: Lead innovative thinking and practice

BSBPMG532: Manage project quality

BSBPMG531: Manage project time

RIICWD507D: Prepare detailed geotechnical design

RIICWD528E: Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems

RIICWD533E: Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

*** Note that elective units may differ from Education providers to other Education providers.

Career pathway

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

  • Site Manager

  • Road Design Draftsperson

  • Contract Administrator

  • Structural Engineering Drafting Officer

  • Civil Construction Project Manager/Supervisor

Academic Pathway

On successful completion of this course students can progress to.

  • An undergraduate course of study or industry-recognized accreditation programs.

Target audience

  • International students; multi-cultural groups

  • Matured-age candidates – 18 years and above

  • Students progressing from a range of construction and civil construction related certificate and/or diploma level courses

  • Students progressing from RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design

  • Career and higher education aspirations/goals

Entry Requirements

Students must:

  • Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.

  • Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.

  • Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).

  • Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

Pre-Enrolment Requirements

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

  • Learning – Level 3,

  • Reading – Level 3,

  • Writing – Level 3,

  • Oral Communication – Level 3

  • Numeracy – Level 3

Delivery Method 

Face-to-Face 2.5 days per week (20 hours) 

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