Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a paraprofessional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialized, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are responsible for the design of complex projects to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements and are required to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems or management requirements.
Where this qualification can take you
- Civil Construction Supervisor
- Civil Design Draftsperson
- Senior Civil Works Designer
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 5 core units and 7 elective units.
- BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
- RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
- RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
- BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- MEM30031A Operate computer aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing element
- CPPSSI5050 Produce survey drawings
- RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
- RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
- RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
Exit point & award
Students that successfully complete all 12 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
Licensing & regulatory information
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Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
- Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background
RPL & Credit Transfer
Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.
Australian Health and Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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