Qualification overview
This qualification reflects the role of senior civil works designers or para-professional designers 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, and techniques for themselves and others.
Total Length
104 weeks
Study Weeks
84 weeks
Mode of delivery
- 20 hours per week face to face
Entry requirement
- IELTS 6.0 equivalent / High Upper-Intermediate English level
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent
- Minimum 18 years of age
Course Outcomes
The RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is an Australian qualification that provides graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in civil construction design
- Ability to prepare detailed designs for civil engineering projects
- Skills in using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Knowledge of construction materials and methods
- Understanding of structural design principles
- Capability to manage civil construction projects
- Skills in surveying and site assessment
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Career opportunities
- Civil engineering draftsperson
- Civil engineering technician
- Construction project manager
- Site engineer
- Design engineer
Units : Total 12 units
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures