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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (Diploma pathway)

  • Diploma

This qualification prepares you for the role of a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers in the design and construction of infrastructure projects.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
RII50520, 108711E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$24,000 per year / $24,600 total
International Fees
$24,000 per year / $24,600 total

About this course

This qualification prepares you for the role of a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. This course will teach you to perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical.

You will be 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.

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
  • Preparing civil designs
  • Managing civil works design process
  • Developing construction management skills to meet the Australian market needs

Entry requirements

  • Pre-requisite: Diploma of Civil Construction Design
    (RII50520)
  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  • 18 years or older
  • Completion of Year 12 studies or equivalent
  • Please see International Student Admission Policy and VET Assessment of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Policy for further information.

Study locations

Sydney Campus

Brisbane Campus

Perth Campus

Melbourne City Campus

Career pathways

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

Course structure

To receive this qualification, students must complete 22 units.



BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings
RIICWD501E Prepare detailed design of foundations
RIICWD511E Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions
RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
RIICWD530E Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks
MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
BSBPMG537 Manage Project Procurement
RIICWD601E Manage civil works design process
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system