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1.4 Years
February 2026 | July 2026 | February 2027 | July 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ultimo, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Manage project time
Manage project quality
Manage project risk
Capture new spatial data
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Operate computer
Produce basic engineering drawings
Use computer
Process and interpret data
Conduct laboratory
Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
Prepare detailed design of foundations
Prepare detailed design of environmental controls
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Prepare detailed design of rural roads
Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements
Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
Prepare specifications for all construction works
Common Questions
You will learn from the latest engineering packages including AutoCAD, CivilCAD, Revit, Strand 7, 12D, MS Project and DRAINS, and you will also use Building Information Modelling (BIM) to manage and share information.
The course fee for international students is $20,000 – $21,000 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 – $1,000 AUD per course.
The Diploma of Civil Construction Design has a duration of 1.5 years.
This qualification could help you prepare for roles such as Civil/Structural Draftsperson, Civil/Structural Designer, Para-Professional, Civil Construction Site Officer, and Civil Construction Site Manager.
Yes, you can continue your studies with the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design at TAFE NSW, or you may be eligible for credit transfer and guaranteed entry into partner Australian universities through TAFE NSW's university partnership pathways program.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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