Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

This qualification in civil and structural engineering design provides you with the skills and knowledge to work on various residential and commercial building projects. You will study and gain skills in the design and construction of civil works.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for the roles of senior civil works designer or para-professional designer who support professional engineers.

You will gain knowledge and skills in:

• Managing civil works design processes
• Using CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects
• Applying safe design principles to control WHS risks
• Preparing detailed geotechnical design
• Develop and implement business plans
• Preparing detailed designs of civil concrete and steel structures
• Managing project scope, time and risks
• Establishing and maintaining a quality system
• Managing team effectiveness

You will also learn several engineering drafting standards and receive exposure to computer-aided design (CAD) programs selected including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit and Microsoft Project.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Designer

The demand for Civil Engineering Professionals is expected to grow very strongly over the next five years. The number of Civil Engineering Professionals is likely to increase approx. 13.4% in the next 5 years.

* www.joboutlook.gov.au. Job Outlook is an initiative of the Australian Government National Skills Commission. Job Outlook provides information about Australian careers, labour market trends and employment projections. Accessed on 05 July 2022.

To complete RII60520 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, a total of 12 units must be completed.

Computer-Aided Design

• MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
• MEM30032 Produce basic engineering drawings

Project Management

• BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
• BSBPMG531 Manage project time
• BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

Civil Design Principles and Processes

• RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
• BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
• RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system

Civil Construction Design and Drafting

• RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
• RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
• RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads

Notes: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to NIT's course review process.