RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Why choose this course?

Start your pathway to an exciting career in civil construction and urban planning. During this course you will develop skills to work autonomously to plan and determine the selection of equipment, and roles and techniques for site specific work designs to meet client's site requirements. You will demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

Learn how to schedule and estimate construction tasks, calculate foundation and footing requirements, and manage a project schedule.

In addition, you will learn about structural requirements, local building and construction standards, codes and practices and structural mechanics. You will create detailed drafting, technical specifications, schedules, and bill of quantities for a building project.

• Civil Construction Designer
• Civil Engineering Assistant
• Senior Civil Designer

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 10 elective units.

• MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
• MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures
• MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
• RIICWD501E Prepare detailed design of foundations
• RIICWD508E Prepare detailed design of rural roads
• RIICWD511E Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions
• RIICWD521E Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements
• RIICWD530E Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
• RIICWD531E Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage
• RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

1. find a course;
2. check entry requirements;
3. submit an application;
4. accept your offer and pay;
5. apply for your student visa; and
6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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