Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client's site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Level 3, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Be 18 years and above.
Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS Overall score of 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency as determined by Aventia Institute (Test results must be no more than 2 years old).
OR English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- The student was educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.
- The student has successfully completed the College English Placement Test.
- An applicant, who, in the 2 years before applying for the course as holder of a student visa, has successfully completed a substantial component (More than 50%) of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa.
Where a student cannot provide evidence of English language proficiency as above, they will be required to complete the Versant Placement Test. The Versant Placement Test includes a score mapping to the CEFR which in turn maps back to IELTS.
Note that 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

Potential employment options are: Civil Construction Designer, Civil Engineering Draftsperson.

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 Units20 units

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

BSBPMG531

Manage project time

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

MEM23109

Apply engineering mechanics principles

RIICWD501E

Prepare detailed design of foundations

MEM23007A

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

RIILAT402E

Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams

BSBPMG536

Manage project risk

RIICWD530E

Prepare detailed design of surface drainage

RIICWD512E

Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges

RIICWD526E

Prepare detailed traffic analysis

RIICWD535E

Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

MEM23004A

Apply technical mathematics

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

RIICRC404E

Inspect and report on pavement condition

CPPCOM4001

Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour

CPPBDN6106

Produce building information modelling for building design projects

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The course runs for 104 weeks in total, which includes 80 teaching weeks and 24 weeks of holidays. For specific term dates, students should refer to the Institute's Academic Calendar.

What are the English language requirements to enrol in this course?

Applicants must have an IELTS Overall score of 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency (test results must be no more than 2 years old). Alternatively, English language competence can be demonstrated through evidence such as being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, completing a foundation course in Australia, or completing the College English Placement Test. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if results are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

What career pathways are available after completing this diploma?

Graduates may pursue employment as a Civil Construction Designer or Civil Engineering Draftsperson. They may also choose to continue their education into the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

Where is this course delivered and what is the study mode?

The program is delivered in the classroom at Level 3, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122.

How many units are required to complete the Diploma of Civil Construction Design?

Students must complete a total of 20 elective units covering areas such as CAD design, engineering mechanics, project management, civil construction design, mathematics, and building information modelling.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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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