Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Course Overview

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

Elective Units

BSBPMG531 Manage project time

MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads

RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures

RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

BSBPMG537 Manage Project Procurement

• 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.

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by assessing qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Our Civil Construction Design courses are endorsed by reputable companies in the industry. We are constantly consulting with industry representatives to ensure our courses are relevant to their needs and our students are job-ready upon completion of our courses.

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

For pathway students, upon successful completion of the course, you are eligible for direct entry into the second year of Acknowledge Education’s Bachelor of Construction Project Management degree with credit for 8 out of 24 units of study.

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