Course Overview

About This Course

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

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney CBD (within 5 minutes' walk from Town Hall Railway Station), Sydney NSW

338 Pitt St, Level 5, SYDNEY, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement
Academic IELTS 6 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band with test results no more than 2 years old, or
Other English language tests, such as PTE and TOEFL, are accepted if the scores are equivalent to an IELTS 6.0. Students must provide their results for verification by the Training Masters, or
Completion of an approved Australian English Language course with equivalent level
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or
Successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV qualification or higher from an Australian institution where the course duration was no less than 12 months
Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance
For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification
You must meet the requirements for an Australian student visa subclass 500 or valid Australian visa where you are eligible to study

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are well-positioned for roles in civil construction design, where they apply their expertise to large-scale infrastructure projects. They can work across sectors such as mining, roadworks, residential and commercial development, and government infrastructure. Key employment industries include Civil Engineering and Construction, Infrastructure Development, Local and State Government, Mining and Resource Projects, and Environmental Engineering. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification may include but are not limited to: Civil Construction Designer, Project Manager (Civil Construction), Senior Civil Drafter, Engineering Associate (Civil), Structural Designer, Road Design Specialist, Construction Design Manager, Infrastructure Design Coordinator, Estimator (Civil Projects), and Site Supervisor (Design-focused). On completion of this qualification, candidates may choose to undertake a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or Graduate Certificates or Diplomas in specialised programs in project management, structural engineering, or infrastructure design or related fields.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Building (AIB)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plans

Elective unit, Term 1

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective unit, Term 1

BSBCRT611

Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Elective unit, Term 2

BSBLDR602

Provide leadership across the organisation

Elective unit, Term 2

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Core unit, Term 3

BSBPMG632

Manage program risk

Core unit, Term 3

BSBWHS616

Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks

Core unit, Term 4

RIICWD533E

Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

Elective unit, Term 4

RIICWD601E

Manage civil works design processes

Core unit, Term 5

RIIQUA601E

Establish and maintain a quality system

Core unit, Term 6

RIICWD507D

Prepare detailed geotechnical design

Elective unit, Term 7

RIICWD534E

Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures

Elective unit, Term 8

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design take to complete?

The total duration of the course is 104 weeks, comprising 80 weeks of study period and 24 weeks of term break, delivered 100% by face-to-face class at the TM campus.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

Students must have Academic IELTS 6 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band (test results no more than 2 years old), or an equivalent score in other accepted tests such as PTE and TOEFL, or completion of an approved Australian English Language course with an equivalent level.

What job roles can I pursue after completing this qualification?

Graduates can pursue roles such as Civil Construction Designer, Project Manager (Civil Construction), Senior Civil Drafter, Engineering Associate (Civil), Structural Designer, Road Design Specialist, Construction Design Manager, Infrastructure Design Coordinator, Estimator (Civil Projects), and Site Supervisor (Design-focused), across industries including Civil Engineering and Construction, Infrastructure Development, Local and State Government, Mining and Resource Projects, and Environmental Engineering.

What are the academic entry requirements for this course?

Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent, or successfully completed an AQF Certificate IV qualification or higher from an Australian institution where the course duration was no less than 12 months. Some prospective students may also be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

What further study pathways are available after completing this qualification?

On completion of this qualification, candidates may choose to undertake a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or Construction Management, or Graduate Certificates or Diplomas in specialised programs in project management, structural engineering, or infrastructure design or related fields.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $165,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate Construction ManagerSite ManagerProject ManagerConstruction Project ManagerContracts Administrator

Key Skills

Construction project planning and scheduling (including Gantt charts and critical path method)Cost estimation, budgeting, and quantity take-offContract administration and procurement managementReading, interpreting, and producing construction drawings and specificationsWork Health and Safety (WHS) compliance and site safety management

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