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RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

National ID
RII60520
WA Course Code
BGK5
CRICOS code
105229F
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Why choose this course?

Join the next generation of civil construction design experts. This comprehensive qualification in civil construction design provides you with the skills and knowledge to work on projects ranging from residential and industrial buildings to intricate road designs, and expand your study of the design and construction of civil works such as structures and pipe networks.

This course covers a range of engineering specialties to extend your knowledge so that you can plan, design, develop and manage construction, and repair projects relating to these disciplines.

During your studies you will learn several engineering drafting standards and receive exposure to computer aided design (CAD) programs selected from AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit and Microsoft Project.

Gain skills in applying construction principles to civil construction works, produce advanced engineering designs and drawings, and learn structural analysis.

After completing this course you can continue your education at university, or as a senior civil works designer or paraprofessional designer.

Career opportunities

  • Senior Civil Designer

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design is required for entry into this course.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 2, 2024

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2024
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $7,700
  • Resources fee: $459
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 12 units. These 12 are comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
  • RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
  • RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
  • BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
  • RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
  • RIICWD528E Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  • RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written tests, oral questions, direct observation consisting of practical activities and role-plays and structured assessment activities such as projects, assignments, evidence portfolios and computer simulations.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, workbooks, learning guides, PowerPoints and handouts. Facilities and equipment may include access to appropriate support materials/learning resources, assessment tools, equipment and facilities, general learning areas, specialist training rooms and laboratories, practical area for spatial data, live works area, office equipment, computers and specialised software and laboratory equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $7,700
  • Resources fee: $459
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 12 units. These 12 are comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
  • RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
  • RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
  • BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
  • RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
  • RIICWD528E Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  • RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written tests, oral questions, direct observation consisting of practical activities and role-plays and structured assessment activities such as projects, assignments, evidence portfolios and computer simulations.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, workbooks, learning guides, PowerPoints and handouts. Facilities and equipment may include access to appropriate support materials/learning resources, assessment tools, equipment and facilities, general learning areas, specialist training rooms and laboratories, practical area for spatial data, live works area, office equipment, computers and specialised software and laboratory equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $7,700
  • Resources fee: $459
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 12 units. These 12 are comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
  • RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
  • RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
  • BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
  • RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
  • RIICWD528E Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  • RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written tests, oral questions, direct observation consisting of practical activities and role-plays and structured assessment activities such as projects, assignments, evidence portfolios and computer simulations.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, workbooks, learning guides, PowerPoints and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to appropriate support materials/learning resources, assessment tools, equipment and facilities, general learning areas, specialist training rooms and laboratories, practical area for spatial data, live works area, office equipment, computers and specialised software and laboratory equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $7,700
  • Resources fee: $459
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 12 units. These 12 are comprised of 5 core units and 7 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
  • BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
  • BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
  • RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes
  • RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
  • BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
  • RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
  • RIICWD528E Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems
  • RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  • RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  • RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written tests, oral questions, direct observation consisting of practical activities and role-plays and structured assessment activities such as projects, assignments, evidence portfolios and computer simulations.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, workbooks, learning guides, PowerPoints and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to appropriate support materials/learning resources, assessment tools, equipment and facilities, general learning areas, specialist training rooms and laboratories, practical area for spatial data, live works area, office equipment, computers and specialised software and laboratory equipment.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

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Last updated on March 20, 2024