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

Level 2 741 George St, Haymarket, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Participate in diagnostic activities (e.g., LLN test and pre-enrolment screening) to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia
- The student has successfully completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
Note: Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Senior Civil Works Designer

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

BSBPMG632

Manage program risk

Core unit

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Core unit

BSBWHS616

Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks

Core unit

RIICWD601E

Manage civil works design processes

Core unit

RIIQUA601E

Establish and maintain a quality system

Core unit

BSBPMG532

Manage project quality

Elective unit

BSBPMG534

Manage project human resources

Elective unit

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective unit

RIICWD507D

Prepare detailed geotechnical design

Elective unit

MEM30031

Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Elective unit

RIICWD533E

Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

Elective unit

RIICWD534E

Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.

What are the fees for the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design?

The course fee is $24,000.00, with an enrolment fee of $200 and a material fee of $2,000. Please note that intake dates and course fees are subject to change without prior notice.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this course?

Graduates may pursue roles such as Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, or Senior Civil Works Designer.

What pathways are available after completing this qualification?

After completion of RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, students may wish to undertake other related courses or a pathway to higher education such as a Bachelor of Civil Construction or Bachelor of Design.

Can I receive credit for prior learning or existing qualifications?

Yes, students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course, as outlined in the Victorian Institute of Education Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Application

How to Apply

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Submit Documents

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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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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

About This Course

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Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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