Course Overview

About This Course

Enhance your expertise in civil construction design with our Advanced Diploma program. Engage in practical training that covers planning, drafting, and implementing infrastructure projects. Acquire industry-specific skills and techniques that will prepare you for a thriving career in the ever-evolving field of civil construction. This advanced qualification builds high-level expertise in civil design and project management. Learners produce detailed civil design solutions, manage technical documentation, analyse engineering data, and apply advanced modelling software. Graduates are suited for senior technical roles, including civil design specialists and project supervisors in major infrastructure projects.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Pre-Training Review: A Pre-Training Review will be done during the application process in accordance with the applicant's provided information. This review relates to each learner's previous education, training and work experience, and is conducted to determine if there is a need to recognise existing competencies through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Credit for prior studies.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN Test): Applicants will need to undertake an LLN test and demonstrate the required ACSF level for this qualification to gain entry.
Be at least 18 years of age before commencement of the course.
Have an IELTS score of 6 (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:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test; or
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Pre-entry Oxford Placement Test result of no less than B2 with no category lower than B1.
Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted, provided results are confirmed equivalent to IELTS 6.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are suited for senior technical roles, including civil design specialists and project supervisors in major infrastructure projects. Occupational titles include: Civil Engineering Designer, Construction Project Coordinator, Infrastructure Design Technician, and Civil Drafting Specialist.

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

BSBESB406

Establish operations strategies and procedures for new business ventures

Elective unit

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective unit

BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plans

Elective unit

RIICWD509E

Prepare detailed design of urban roads

Elective unit

RIICWD535E

Prepare detailed designs of civil timber structures

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?

The qualification is delivered over 104 weeks in total, comprising 80 weeks of study and 24 weeks of term break.

What English language requirements do I need to meet to enrol?

Students are required to have an IELTS score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through documented evidence such as being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, completing an English Placement Test, or completing a foundation course or Certificate IV or higher in Australia within the past two years. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL are also accepted if confirmed equivalent to IELTS 6.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this qualification?

Graduates are suited for senior technical roles in the civil construction industry, including positions such as Civil Engineering Designer, Construction Project Coordinator, Infrastructure Design Technician, and Civil Drafting Specialist, particularly in major infrastructure projects.

How is this course delivered?

This program is delivered face to face in the classroom.

Are there any formal entry requirements for this course?

There are no specific entry requirements for this course; however, AIMERS College requires students to be at least 18 years of age, meet the English language requirements (e.g. IELTS 6), complete a Pre-Training Review, and undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test to ensure they can meet the required ACSF level for the qualification.

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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

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