RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Course overview

This course is the peak point of the Civil Construction Design stream of courses and prepares the students to have knowledge and skills for paraprofessional/highly skilled and/or further learning at Bachelor level.

This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. 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.

Teaching sessions are trainer-led in group sizes of up to 30 participants. The teaching program is undertaken using a planned schedule in accordance with national standards.

Course features

• 12 units in total (5 core + 7 electives)
• 4 terms per year – flexible intakes
• 2 years duration (80 learning weeks + 24 weeks holiday)
• 20 hours/week face‑to‑face plus online and self learning

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for SMIC courses are:

• Be over the age of 18.
• Have successfully completed a schooling certificate equivalent to the Australian Higher School Certificate.
• Have intermediate-level computer skills and provide your own laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements for use in class.
• Provide verified evidence of IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent.

Career opportunities

• Civil Designer
• Building Inspector
• Engineering Project Officer
• Construction Estimator
• Site Manager

What you will study

View units of competency

Core units (5)

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
RIIQUA601E	Establish and maintain a quality system
BSBWHS616	Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIICWD601E	Manage civil works design processes
BSBPMG632	Manage program risk

Elective units (7)

Elective units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
RIICWD533E	Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
MEM30031	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace
RIICWD534E	Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD507D	Prepare detailed geotechnical design
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans

Course fees

How to apply

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