CRICOS CODE: 118009M | COURSE CODE: RII50520
Diploma of Civil Construction Design
About this course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification based on the electives selected. However, any Civil Construction Design must comply with Code of Practice: Safe design of structures which is developed by Safe Work Australia. This Code of Practice on the safe design of structures is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake Advanced Diploma or further higher education (Bachelor degree).
Mode of Course Delivery
67% face-to-face and 33% online
Timetable
Please contact the college for the class timetable.
Qualification Structure
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement |
| RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures |
| RIICWD535E | Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures |
| RIICWD536E | Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures |
| MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics |
| MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
| CPPSSI5032 | Capture new spatial data |
| MEM30006A* | Calculate stresses in simple structures *Note the following prerequisite unit requirements: MEM30012A |
| MEM30032A | Produce basic engineering drawings |
| MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
| RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations |
| RIICWD521E | Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements |
| RIICWD530E | Prepare detailed design of surface drainage |
| RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping |
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course but preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
• Have completed a Certificate IV in related fields of study, or have relevant workplace experiences.
Substantial work experience would be highly regarded. Students will also be assessed for their suitability to study the course prior to enrolment.
It is recommended that individuals should:
• Be 18 years or older; and
• Have completed Australian Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
• International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Potential Career Outcomes
Successfully completing this training provides the knowledge and skills required for students to gain fulltime/part time or casual employment in the following role/s: