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Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design

104

Weeks

Course Duration

12

Units

of competency

TAS | NSW | VIC

Locations

Available

Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design

Course Overview

RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design 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.

  • This qualification will only fulfil the academic requirements, not a licensed trade qualification.
Course Pricing
Offshore Fee

$29,000*

Onshore Fee

$27,000*

*Non-Tuition fees not included

Entry Requirements

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Successful completion of Australian year 12 or equivalent is mandatory.

Students must be 18 years old and above.

English requirement

A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.

For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here

Student Requirements

Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops can be found in the Student Equipment Required section below.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND)​

Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – myllnd.com/login/

The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.

Rolling Intakes

The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected].  

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites

There are no prerequisites for this qualification.

Course Format

5
Core Units
+
7
Elective Units
=
12
Total Units
Core Unit CodeCore Unit Title
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
RIICWD601EManage civil works design processes
Elective Unit CodeElective Unit Title
RIICWD533EPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design
RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
Description of licensing requirementsLicensing, legislative, and certification requirements[1] may be required, if the students undertake the training and assessment of the below UoCs in the real workplace:
  • RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
  • RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  • RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
  • As the training and assessment occur in a simulated work environment under the conditions specified in training.gov.au for these units, licensing requirements will not be applicable for those who study the units of competency above."
Footnote[1] Licensing, legislative and certification requirements can vary between states, territories and industry sectors.

Student Equipment Required

Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes. Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:

  • Specification of laptop is as below:
  • Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz process
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Display Card: 2 GB GPU (for Civil Construction qualifications)
  • Disk Space: 100 GB
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 22H2 or Windows® 11 Version 24H2 or above.
  • Apple® macOS® Sequoia v15.5, Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14.7.6, or Apple® macOS® Ventura v13.7.6.
  • A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
  • Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing or face-to-face virtual classes.
  • A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
  • Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
  • Students are expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
  • Students studying CAD will have access to the college’s Computer-aided design (CAD) system (if applicable).

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:

  • A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection with sufficient upload and download capacity. A Wi-Fi or mobile connection can be acceptable.
  • Students will have access to the college’s wireless connection whilst on campus.
  • Community internet and computer access:
  • In Australia, public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet, although students may require a membership card or be required to pay a small charge.
  • Students may need to book ahead if they wish to use library services.
  • Students will also have access to printing and photocopying services on a pay-per-page basis. Most libraries also provide wireless hotspots and recharging stations at no cost for students using their own devices.

Qualification Outcome

The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

International students can enrol in Australian universities to continue and pursue this career path and/or enrol in a higher-level qualification after completing this qualification. They can then apply their knowledge and skills gained in Australia or their home country to seek work anywhere in the world.

In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work for Civil Engineering job roles for a diversity of employers across various fields such as:

  • Senior Civil Construction Designer

 

Please Note: Completion of an REACH qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.

Qualification Issued

Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.

Reach Community College does not guarantee:

  • a student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • a training product can be completed in a manner which do not meet the relevant requirements set out in an instrument made under section 185 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011. 
  • a student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.

Reach Community College qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.

Reach Community College does not:

  • claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the College

We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.