Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They operate with a high level of autonomy and exercise significant judgment in planning and selecting equipment, roles, and techniques for themselves and others. These individuals are responsible for developing site-specific work designs that align with client requirements and demonstrate a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination, and planning skills.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and/or a pre-enrolment interview.
Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as: IBT 60, PTE 50, CAE 169, OET B, General English Advanced or equivalent, MOI Certificate, Duolingo 95, MET, LANGUAGECERT Academic, CELPIP General.
Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution (as an alternative English pathway).
Must have basic digital literacy, including the ability to confidently use the internet and common software applications for learning purposes, completing assignments, and engaging with course content.
Must be able to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment, including performing manual handling tasks.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Target groups for the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design are students looking for the following pathways: Seeking to pursue a career as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson; Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

MEM23004A

Apply technical mathematics

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

MEM23109

Apply engineering mechanics principles

MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

RIILAT402E

Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams

MEM23007A

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

MEM30031A

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

MEM30033A

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models

MSL924005

Process and interpret data

CPPBDN6106

Produce building information modelling for building design projects

CPPCOM4001

Manage on work professional development and ethical behaviour

RIICWD501E

Prepare detailed design of foundations

RIICWD508E

Prepare detailed design of rural roads

RIICWD504E

Prepare detailed design of environmental controls

RIICWD506E

Prepare detailed design of canals

RIICWD532E

Prepare detailed design of tunnels

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

BSBPMG537

Manage project procurement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520, CRICOS Code: 105236G) has a tuition fee of AUD $21,000 and a material/placement fee of AUD $4,000, with a duration of 94 weeks.

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

You must demonstrate an English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent qualification such as IBT 60, PTE 50, CAE 169, OET B, General English Advanced, MOI Certificate, Duolingo 95, MET, LANGUAGECERT Academic, or CELPIP General. Alternatively, a Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution may be accepted.

How is the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design assessed?

Students are assessed through a combination of methods including written questions or reports, practical activities or projects, case study analysis, direct observation during practical sessions, and where applicable, supervised work placement. Students must successfully complete all units to receive the full qualification; those who partially complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units in which they are deemed competent.

Can I get credit for previous study or work experience?

Yes. Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs and will accept and mutually recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation. Credit Transfer is available for units where equivalence can be established, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for skills and knowledge gained through work, life experience, or unrecognised training. RPL suitability is determined based on your experience, work history, and previous training.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this qualification?

After completing the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, graduates may pursue a career as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson or use the qualification as a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Application

How to Apply

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