Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification has been designed for potential and current international students. They will be involved in classroom-based training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These individuals would be interested in working in the construction industry and pursue a career as a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers. Delivery is on campus. It includes face to face delivery in the classroom with tutorials, analysis of case studies, interactive learning including discussion on key points, presentation. Simulated workplace environment is created for practice. Location: Melbourne CBD, Hobart CBD, Brisbane CBD.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Must have satisfactorily completed an equivalent of Australian year 12. or, Have completed a Diploma level qualification. Must have IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent) or satisfactory completion of CAC entry test, or a completion of an ELICOS program. All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above to study at Central Australian College. Must participate in Pre-Training Assessment, prior to commencement of the course. Students are required to produce a valid working with Children Check and National Police Clearance prior to commencement of placement.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Students can work in the construction industry and support professional engineers. They can perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBPMG632

Manage program risk

Core

BSBWHS616

Apply safe design principles to control WHS risk

Core

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Core

RIICWD601E

Manage civil works design processes

Core

RIIQUA601E

Establish and maintain a quality system

Core

BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plan

Elective

RIIBEF601E

Conduct business negotiations

Elective

RIILAT402E

Provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams

Elective

RIICWD507D

Prepare detailed geotechnical design

Elective

RIICWD533E

Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

Elective

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective

BSBHRM614

Contribute to strategic workforce planning

Elective

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course?

The course duration is 104 weeks (88 weeks class and 16 weeks break).

What are the tuition fees for this course?

The tuition fee is $30,000 and the application fee is $350.

When can I start the course and where is it offered?

Intakes are in January, April, July & October (monthly intake available for onshore students). The course is offered at Melbourne CBD, Hobart CBD, and Brisbane CBD.

What English language requirement do I need to meet?

You must have an IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent) or satisfactory completion of CAC entry test, or a completion of an ELICOS program.

What further study pathways are available after completing this qualification?

Further training pathways from this qualification leads to higher tertiary education. Students after completion can enrol into Advanced Diploma qualification or relevant Bachelor degree course.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 03

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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

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Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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