Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50520, CRICOS 118056D) is delivered by Greenhill Institute Pty Ltd at its Brunswick, Victoria campus, face to face in a classroom with access to a simulated environment.

The qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. Graduates perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy, applying significant judgement in planning and selecting equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others, and develop site-specific work designs to meet client site requirements, drawing on a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

The course runs over 56 weeks (including holiday breaks), with a total volume of learning of 1,220 hours and a minimum requirement of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Students complete 20 elective units of competency covering technical and engineering mathematics, engineering mechanics, force systems and stress calculation in structures, computer-aided design (CAD, including 3D modelling and building information modelling), project time management, work-team leadership, spatial data capture, detailed design of timber/masonry/rural-road/busway/foundation structures, team effectiveness, innovation management, and personal/professional development.

Graduates may progress to RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design at Greenhill Institute. Total course fees are AU$30,000, comprising AU$25,000 in tuition and AU$5,000 in non-tuition fees.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Suite 2 - 17 David St, BRUNSWICK, VIC 3056

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

AU$25,000

Duration

56 Weeks

Study Mode

Minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
A Pre-Training Review (PTR) is completed before enrolment to assess the applicant’s existing competencies, support needs, English level and oral communication skills.
International students (on-shore or off-shore) require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for direct entry into the VET course, OR IELTS 5.5 with up to 10 weeks of ELICOS beforehand, OR IELTS 5.0 with up to 20 weeks of ELICOS beforehand, OR an Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher. Test results must be no more than two years old.
Mature-age applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may be considered on the basis of at least 2 years’ relevant work experience (supported by a reference letter, work samples and CV), subject to individual assessment and possible Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test is completed prior to commencement; students identified as needing extra support are offered internal and/or external assistance.
Basic computer literacy is required; support is provided for students who do not already have it.
Students must have access to a laptop or computer (Windows 7 or later), the internet, Microsoft Office and an active email address, and be contactable by phone.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
A Pre-Training Review (PTR) is completed before enrolment to assess the applicant’s existing competencies, support needs, English level and oral communication skills.
International students (on-shore or off-shore) require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for direct entry into the VET course, OR IELTS 5.5 with up to 10 weeks of ELICOS beforehand, OR IELTS 5.0 with up to 20 weeks of ELICOS beforehand, OR an Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher. Test results must be no more than two years old.
Mature-age applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may be considered on the basis of at least 2 years’ relevant work experience (supported by a reference letter, work samples and CV), subject to individual assessment and possible Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test is completed prior to commencement; students identified as needing extra support are offered internal and/or external assistance.
Basic computer literacy is required; support is provided for students who do not already have it.
Students must have access to a laptop or computer (Windows 7 or later), the internet, Microsoft Office and an active email address, and be contactable by phone.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Civil Designer
Construction Manager

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Building (AIB)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

MEM23004A

Apply technical mathematics

Elective unit

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing engineering or related environment

Elective unit

MEM23109

Apply engineering mechanics principles

Elective unit

MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

Elective unit

MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

Elective unit

MEM30031

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

Elective unit

MEM30033

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

Elective unit

CPPBDN6106

Produce building information modelling for building design projects

Elective unit

BSBPMG531

Manage project time

Elective unit

RIILAT402E

Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams

Elective unit

MEM23007A

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Elective unit

CPPSIS5032

Capture new spatial data

Elective unit

RIICWD535E

Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

Elective unit

RIICWD536E

Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures

Elective unit

RIICWD508E

Prepare detailed design of rural roads

Elective unit

RIICWD510E

Prepare detailed design of busways

Elective unit

RIICWD501E

Prepare detailed design of foundations

Elective unit

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Elective unit

BSBSTR601

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective unit

BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total estimated cost of the Diploma of Civil Construction Design at Greenhill Institute?

The estimated total course cost is AU$30,000, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$25,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$5,000.

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

The course has a duration of 56 weeks.

Where is the Diploma of Civil Construction Design delivered?

The course is delivered at Greenhill Institute Pty Ltd's campus located at Suite 2 - 17 David St, Brunswick, VIC 3056, a location owned and operated by the provider.

What field of study does the Diploma of Civil Construction Design fall under?

The course falls under the broad field of Engineering and Related Technologies, with a narrow field of Civil Engineering (specifically Civil Engineering, n.e.c.).

What is the national course code for the Diploma of Civil Construction Design?

The VET National Code for the Diploma of Civil Construction Design is RII50520, and the CRICOS Course Code is 118056D.

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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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Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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