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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

  • Diploma

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a paraprofessional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialized, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
104 weeks full-time
Course Code
RII60520, 117026G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Apr, May

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a paraprofessional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialized,
complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities.
They are 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.
This course covers broad civil construction managerial and project management competencies including
managing project procurements and quality, civil works design processes, and traffic management systems.





Entry requirements

Students must:

  • Be 18 years or older at the time of commencement.
  • Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
  • Provide evidence of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier).

Pre-Enrolment Requirements

All students must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to enrolment. The test assesses your foundational skills in learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy at ACSF Level 3. This test helps us identify if additional learning support is required

  • Learning - Level 3,
  • Reading - Level 3,
  • Writing - Level 3,
  • Oral Communication - Level 3
  • Numeracy - Level 3

Study locations

Malaga

What you will learn

Graduates of this qualification will be able to develop high-level skills and knowledge in managing civil construction design projects. Graduates will;

  • Apply civil construction skills and knowledge in managing projects and design processes.
  • Develop practical and technical skills to work with civil engineers on the design and construction of infrastructure projects in supervisor roles
  • Create pathway opportunities for further qualifications and learning

Students will have the opportunity to use and learn computer-aided design (CAD) drawing software and equipment as part of this course. Students will also visit civil construction projects and sites as part of excursion plans and learn from industry experts (guest speakers) in application of design skills in real-word projects.

Career pathways

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
  • Site Manager
  • Road Design Draftsperson
  • Contract Administrator
  • Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
  • Civil Construction Project Manager/Supervisor