Building & Construction Course overview

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

Course code RII60520
CRICOS 115646F
Total weeks 104
Study weeks 88
Holiday weeks 16
Language English

About this course

Browse overview, entry requirements, and course pathway.

This qualification prepares you for work as 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 broad, specialised, complex and technical tasks.

You will be responsible for the design of complex projects to ensure the implementation of clients’ site requirements. You will be 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 the civil works design process
  • Construction management to meet the needs of the Australian market.

Course Structure

To receive this qualification, students must complete 12 units, comprising 5 core and 7 elective units.

Core Units

BSBPMG632 Manage program risk

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks

RIICWD601E Manage civil works design process

RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system

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Learning and Assessment Methods

This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.

Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.

Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.