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RTO CODE: 45775 | CRICOS CODE: 03964A

RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

CRICOS Course CODE: 116400J

This qualification is designed for individuals employed as senior civil works designers or para-professional designers who work in support of qualified engineers. The role involves undertaking a wide range of specialised, technical, and complex design activities, including responsibilities of a strategic nature and the initiation of project-related tasks. Individuals are accountable for producing detailed designs for complex civil projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and site requirements. The role requires a high level of autonomy, with professionals applying advanced theoretical and technical knowledge to develop solutions to engineering, technical, or management-related challenges.

Licensing and Regulatory Considerations

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, and certification requirements associated with this qualification may differ across states, territories, and industry sectors. It is the responsibility of individuals to confirm applicable requirements with the relevant regulatory or professional authority prior to undertaking or applying this qualification.

Learning Outcomes

This course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training to develop your ability to:

  • Lead, coordinate and motivate teams to achieve project objectives
  • Oversee and manage civil works design activities from concept through to delivery
  • Develop, implement and monitor quality management systems
  • Identify, assess and control risks across civil construction programs
  • Provide guidance on applying safe design principles to minimise work health and‎
    safety risks

Graduates of this course will achieve:

  • Gain industry-relevant experience and specialised skills that enhance your employability
  • Develop the ability to evaluate and manage project scope, quality standards, budgets and timelines
    Build confidence working collaboratively to prepare, interpret and execute civil construction plans
  • Apply problem-solving skills to address complex civil engineering and construction challenges
  • Acquire practical experience in the design and assessment of civil infrastructure and structures
  • Access clear pathways to further study and long-term career progression in the civil construction industry

To gain entry into this Course, you must:

  • Must of 18 years of age,
  • To gain entry into this course, participants should
    have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent level of studies.
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required for entry into this program. However if a student has an IELTS score of 5.5, the student will be required to complete an English Language course to achieve the required standard prior to commencement of the course.
  • Every learner must go through a Pre-Training Review (PTR) Process. The PTR process includes a PTR form, mandatory LLN Test and a computer self-assessment test which is reviewed by the Student Support Services team (Student Support Officer, LLN Support Officer, Trainer and Assessor & the Training Manager). The PTR process ensures that educational and support needs of every learner are determined and that the learner is placed into a suitable course based on their career goals, interests, skills and knowledge assessed.

This training product has the following specific student identification requirements for an application for enrolment to be accepted.

Minimum identification requirements that must be met prior to enrolment are:

  • The provision of the student’s Unique Student Identifier (USI), and
  • Valid photo identification (for assessment purposes).

Additional student identification documentation are required for overseas/international students as follows:

  • Copy of Passport
  • National ID
  • Valid visa (for onshore students)
  • Detailed Resume
  • Previous academic records including certificates and transcripts
  • English language competency requirement i.e: IELTS/ PTE/ TOEFL

Duration: 104 Weeks

Tuition fee:

  • $ 17,200 (onshore international Students)
  • $ 19,200 (offshore international students)
  • $11,000 (domestic students)

Enrolment Fee: $250

Material Fee: $800

Course structure:

  • 5 core units plus
  • 7 elective units

Course Structure

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency , including 5 core and 7 elective units.

Unit code
Unit name
BSBPMG632
Manage program risk
BSBTWK502
Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS616
Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIICWD601E
Manage civil works design processes
RIIQUA601E
Establish and maintain a quality system
BSBOPS601
Develop and implement business plans
BSBSTR601
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
RIICWD533E
Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD534E
Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD535E
Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
CPPSSI5050
Produce survey drawings
MEM30031
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
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