RII50520-CRICOS Code 118033M
DIPLOMA OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who provide support to professional engineers. These individuals perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy and exercise significant judgement in planning and in selecting equipment, roles, and techniques for themselves and for others. They are responsible for developing site-specific work designs to ensure that the client’s site requirements are implemented effectively. Their work involves applying a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination, and planning skills.
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Duration:
62 weeks including 50 weeks of study and 12 weeks of holidays.
Mode of Study:
- Face to Face
Delivery Schedule
- Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week.
- Full-Time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Fees
- Enrolment Fee: $ 250
- Tuition fees: $ 10,000
- Material fees: $ 2000
Training and assessment strategy
The training and assessment strategy of this qualification includes the following methods of delivery and assessment to suit your learning style and the requirements of each unit of competency.
- Face to face discussions, learning activities and some skills observation tasks conducted in class
- Practical tasks, projects and assessments
- Portfolio Evidence
- Simulated work-based learning and assessment
- Written assessments including projects and knowledge-based questions
- Structured and guided e-learning activities
- Industry-based learning and assessment tasks
- Industry excursions and incursions
- Other specific methods applied in order to the requirements of the units of competency
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition is available upon request students with prior skills, experience, knowledge, or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
Admissions Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
- Have completed high school studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 (international students only) OR
- Have completed secondary school or Advanced level education overseas OR
- Have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the relevant industry
- English language requirement (for international students only)
In instances where the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires evidence of English language proficiency for student visa application, you will need to provide proof that you satisfy one of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS Test Score of 6.0
- PTE Academic Test Score of 52; OR
- Cambridge English Test Score of 169 OR
- OET Pass Grade; OR
- Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate III level or above
Qualification Pathway
Pathways for students who have successfully completed the RII50520- Diploma of Civil Construction Design may seek enrolment in RII60520- Advanced diploma of Civil Construction or relevant qualification in CRICOS approved higher education provider.
Job Outlook
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the job role of a Civil Engineering draftsperson.
3Cluster 1: Building technical foundation Stage 1
| Unit No | Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-requisite | Group |
| 1 | MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics | N/A | D |
| 2 | MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics | D |
Cluster 2: Building technical foundation stage 2
| Unit No | Unit Code | Unit Title | Pre-requisite | Group |
| 3 | MEM23109 | Apply engineering mechanics principles | MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Other |
| 4 | MEM30005A | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | D |
| 5 | MEM30006A | Calculate stresses in simple structures | MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | D |
Cluster 3: Developing technical skills
| 6 | MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | N/A | B |
| 7 | MEM30033A | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models | MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | B |
Cluster 4: Working with data
| 8 | MSL924003 | Process and interpret data | N/A | D |
| 9 | MSL925004 | Analyse data and report results | N/A | D |
Cluster 5: The civil design professional Stage 1
| 10 | CPPCOM4001 | Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour | N/A | Others |
| 11 | RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | N/A | D |
| 12 | BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement | N/A | A |
| 13 | BSBINS501 | Implement information and knowledge management systems | N/A | A |
| 14 | BSBOPS505 | Manage organisational customer service | N/A | A |
Cluster 6: Preparing detailed design Stage 1
| 15 | RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations | Group B and D units | C |
| 16 | RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping | Group B and D units | C |
| 17 | RIICWD530E | Prepare detailed design of surface drainage | Group B and D units | C |
| 18 | RIICWD531E | Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage | Group B and D units | C |
| 19 | RIICWD536E | Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures | Group B and D units | C |
| 20 | CPPBDN6106 | Produce building information modelling for building design projects | Group B and D units | Other |
| Intakes 2025 Term 3: Monday, 7 July 2025 Term 4: Monday, 06 October 2025 | Intakes 2026 Term 1: Monday, 5 January 2026 Term 2: Monday, 6 April 2026 Term 3: Monday, 6 July 2026 Term 4: Monday, 5 October 2026 | |
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