Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

The Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is a 2-year course and that will equip you with the practical and technical skills to work with civil engineers on the design and construction of infrastructure projects. You will develop skills in:

• Using computer-aided design (CAD) software including AutoCAD and REVIT to produce detailed drawings, plans and designs for construction work
• Project and risk management
• Preparing civil designs
• Managing civil works
• Developing construction management skills to meet the Australian market needs

Upon successful completion of this course, the types of occupations that you can seek include:

• Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Road Design Draftsperson
• Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer
• Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
• Site Manager
• Estimator
• Contract Administrator

For pathway students, upon completion of the course, you are eligible for direct entry into the second year of Stott’s College Bachelor of Business degree with credit for 8 out of 24 units of study.

The course comprises of 12 units delivered over eight terms, each comprising of ten weeks.

Core Units
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
RIICWD601E Manage the civil works design process
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
Elective Units
MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements package
RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
RIIBEF601E Conduct business negotiations
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWM402E Supervise civil works contractors
RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by assessing qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.  If you have completed a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Australia in the following study areas, you will more likely be granted some credit exemptions.

• Project Management
• Program Management
• Leadership and Management
• Surveying
• Surface Coal Mining Management
• Civil Construction

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.