RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design​

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as senior civil works designers or para-professional designers who support professional engineers. Their responsibilities involve a wide range of specialised, complex, and technical tasks, often in strategic and initiative-driven areas.

These individuals are accountable for designing complex projects to meet client site requirements. They are expected to apply theoretical and technical knowledge independently and proactively develop solutions to technical challenges or project management needs.

CRICOS Code: 118925H

Duration: 52 weeks

Campus Available

Adelaide Level 1, 142 North Terrace SA 5000 Melbourne Suite 4.16-4.17, 343 Little Collins St, VIC 3000

Employment outcomes

This qualification provides a potential pathway to employment in roles such as: Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor, Civil Draftsperson, Design Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Senior Civil Works Designer Please note: Completion of this qualification does not guarantee employment outcomes.

Addition Requirements

Applicants must have Basic computer and MS Office skills, and access to the internet.

Entry Requirements

Age: 18 years old, minimum. 12 Year qualification or equivalent. A valid and current Study Visa Language Level: IELTS score of 6 or, PTE score of 50 or, Certificate III in EAL or ABCI's English Level Test

Assessments & Attendance

International students are required to study 20 hours per week. This course is delivered face to face. Assessment methods include: Written answers, Case studies, Projects, Work placement, Practical sessions.

RPL and Credit Transfer

ABCI accepts AQF qualifications from other Registered Training Organisations. erification of authenticity may be required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted upon successful assessment, in line with ABCI policy. Approved RPL may result in course credits and adjusted duration.

Course Structure

MEM23004AAPPLY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICSEA MANDATED
MEM300312AAPPLY MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES IN A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING OR RELATED ENVIRONMENTEA MANDATED
MEM23109APPLY ENGINEERING MECHANICS PRINCIPLESEA MANDATED
MEM30005A*CALCULATE FORCE SYSTEMS WITHIN SIMPLE BEAM STRUCTURESEA MANDATED
MEM30006A*CALCULATE STRESSES IN SIMPLE STRUCTURESEA MANDATED
MEM30031Operate computer aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsEA MANDATED
MEM30033USE CAD TO CREATE AND DISPLAY 3-D MODELSEA MANDATED
CPPBDN6106PRODUCE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING FOR BUILDING DESIGN PROJECTSEA MANDATED
BSBPMG531MANAGE PROJECT TIMEGROUP D
MEM23007AAPPLY CALCULUS TO ENGINEERING TASKSGROUP D
RIICRC404EINSPECT AND REPORT ON PAVEMENT CONDITIONGROUP D
RIIMPO402DAPPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF EARTHWORKS CONSTRUCTIONGROUP C
RIICED501EPREPARE DETAILED DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONSGROUP C
RIICWD521EPREPARE DETAILED DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTSGROUP C
RIICWD508EPREPARE DETAILED DESIGN OF RURAL ROADSGROUP C
RIICWD511EPREPARE DETAILED DESIGN OF SUB-DIVISIONSGROUP C
RIICWD535EPREPARE DETAILED DESIGN OF CIVIL TIMBER STRUCTURESGROUP C
BSBINS501IMPLEMENT INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSGROUP A
BSBPEF501MANAGE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGROUP A
BSBPMG537MANAGE PROJECT PROCUREMENTGROUP A

Packaging Rules

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

Total Number of Units20
Number of Core Units8
Number of Elective Units12

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. 

Work placement requirements

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

  • Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor

  • Civil Draftsperson

  • Design Draftsperson

  • Civil Engineering Technician

  • Senior Civil Works Designer

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

Education pathways

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.

We are Commited To Prepare Every Student For Their Professional Life

Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).