RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design
This diploma equips civil construction professionals with the skills and knowledge to design and support civil construction projects. Covering areas such as road design, earthworks, drainage, and structural detailing, it prepares graduates for technical roles across the civil construction industry.
Overview
This diploma provides civil construction design professionals with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the planning and development of civil construction design projects. It covers key areas such as road design, drainage, earthworks, and pavement design, preparing graduates for technical and paraprofessional roles in the civil construction industry.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this qualification, graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work as designers or design paraprofessionals in civil construction environments, supporting professional engineers and contributing to the development of site-specific design solutions that meet client and project requirements.
Students will learn to apply sound judgement and a high level of autonomy in planning design activities, selecting appropriate methods and techniques, and contributing to the delivery of civil construction design outcomes across a range of infrastructure contexts. Depending on the electives selected, graduates may build capability in areas such as roads, subdivisions, pavements, drainage, traffic systems, underground services, geotechnical design and civil structures. Typical employment outcomes may include roles such as civil construction designer and other civil construction design support positions.
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Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between Australian states and territories, as well as across different employers and industry sectors. Students and employers should check the requirements of the relevant authority, regulator or industry body before relying on this qualification for licensing, registration or specific job functions.
This course does not itself guarantee a licence, registration outcome or authorisation to perform regulated work. Any additional approvals, workplace requirements or jurisdiction-specific obligations must be confirmed separately.
Skills Gained
Graduates may develop skills in:
- preparing civil construction design solutions for site-specific project requirements
- supporting professional engineers with detailed design documentation
- using CAD systems to produce engineering drawings and, where selected, 3D models
- applying technical mathematics, calculations and data interpretation to design tasks
- preparing detailed designs for roads, subdivisions, pavements and surfacing
- contributing to traffic analysis, traffic signals and traffic management system design
- preparing drainage, underground services and geotechnical design solutions
- contributing to the design of civil concrete, steel, timber and related structures
- working with spatial data and construction materials information
- managing project time, quality, risk and team effectiveness in a design environment.
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement
- Education – Year 12 HSC or equivalent Level of qualification or above and;
- Age – 18 Years or above and;
- Academic – Student must fulfil at least one of the following conditions:
- English Language test of IELTS score overall 6 or equivalent IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test with overall score of 6 OR
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) internet-based test with a score of 60 or above, OR
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic with a score of 46 or above, OR
- Successfully completed AQF level certificate III and or above
- Satisfactory completion of ELICOS studies upper intermediate level or above
Note: Students who do not meet the English requirement as above will be subject to LLN Test/screening
Who is this Diploma for?
This course is ideal for students who want to build a career in civil construction design and work in roles that support professional engineers. It is suited to those who are interested in preparing design solutions for infrastructure and construction projects, developing technical design skills, and progressing toward a career as a civil construction designer.
Assessment Methods:
This course utilizes a diverse range of assessment methods to comprehensively evaluate your knowledge and skills, ensuring well-rounded development. These methods include:
- Hands-on Practice: Demonstrate your abilities through practical exercises and demonstrations,showcasing your technical proficiency.
- Real-world Application: Build a portfolio showcasing your work and simulated projects, reflecting your problem-solving approach and design expertise.
- Deep Reflection: Analyze your learning through written reports and reflections, fostering critical thinking and self-evaluation.
- Collaborative Projects: Tackle complex design challenges through collaborative project work, honing your teamwork and communication skills.
- Interactive Scenarios: Immerse yourself in realistic scenarios through role-playing, developing critical decision-making abilities.
- Compelling Presentations: Showcase your findings and design solutions through clear and engaging presentations, strengthening your communication and presentation skills.
Units of Competency
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design.
Code | Title | Core / Elective |
MEM23004 | Apply technical mathematics | Elective |
MEM30012 | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
MEM23109* | Apply engineering mechanics principles | Elective |
MEM30005* | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | Elective |
MEM30006* | Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
CPPCOM4001 | Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour | Elective |
MEM30031 | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
MEM30033* | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Elective |
CPPBDN6106 | Produce building information modelling for building design projects | Elective |
BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | Elective |
BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement | Elective |
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
RIICWD531E | Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage | Elective |
RIICRC404E | Inspect and report on pavement condition | Elective |
RIICWD536E | Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures | Elective |
RIIMPO402D | Apply the principles of earthworks construction | Elective |
RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping | Elective |
RIICWD518E | Prepare detailed design of open car parks | Elective |
RIICWD530E | Prepare detailed design of surface drainage | Elective |
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