RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Civil Construction Design

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This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil work designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers.
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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification

Introduction to Civil Construction Design

Nadia Macoritto, trainer of the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, provides an overview of what you can expect from the course, including key topics, learning outcomes, and how the training will equip you with the essential skills needed for a successful career in this industry.

Introduction to Civil Construction Design

Nadia Macoritto, trainer of the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, provides an overview of what you can expect from the course, including key topics, learning outcomes, and how the training will equip you with the essential skills needed for a successful career in this industry.

Entry Requirements

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RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

CRICOS Code: 114555F Duration: 101 weeks (80 weeks study + 21 weeks breaks)

To attain the qualification RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, 12 units of competency must be completed.

Total Number of Units12
Number of Core Units5
Number of Elective Units7

ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skill appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. 

Unit code Unit name Core/elective
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk Core
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness Core
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks Core
RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes Core
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system Core
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement Elective
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans Elective
RIICWD526E Prepare detailed traffic analysis Elective
RIICWD512E Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges Elective
RIILAT402E Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams Elective
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope Core
MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) systems to produce basic drawing elements Elective
*Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety ^Indicates the unit has a pre-requisite of SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery +Indicates the unit has a work placement component.

This qualification provides a potential pathway for employment as any of the following:

  • Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Senior Civil Works Designer

ABCI does not guarantee employment outcomes for students studying this qualification. 

Students may enter this qualification with no prior experience or qualifications.
After satisfactory completion of this qualification, a student may progress to higher education courses.

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This course is delivered face to face.
Assessment methods include:

  • Written questions
  • Project portfolios
  • Unsupervised study (5 hours per week)

ABCI recognises all AQF qualifications issued by another Registered Training Organisation. Credit transfer will be granted upon presentation of certified copies of qualifications. ABCI reserves the right to confirm the authenticity of any qualifications presented for credit transfer. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be recognised upon successful completion of an RPL assessment in accordance with ABCI policy. If RPL is awarded, a student may receive credits towards their qualification and course duration will be adjusted accordingly.