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.
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