Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Course Description

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

Those undertaking the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course must have completed RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design course.

Course Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 104 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online) Campuses : River Road, Perth

Intake Dates

• 14 July 2025
• 18 August 2025
• 6 October 2025
• 10 November 2025
• 26 January 2026

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

Those undertaking the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course must have completed RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design course.

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

*General English Advanced or equivalent

Assessment

Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in class activities, role play, presentation, work based project, research projects, and workplace observations/evidences.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

Target groups for the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design are students looking for the following pathways:

• Seeking to pursue a career as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Seeking a pathway to higher education qualifications.

Essential Information

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

After completing RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design you may progress to higher education courses.

Units Of Competency

The RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design requires the completion of the following 12 Units (including 5 core and 7 electives).

Core Units – 5
BSBWHS616	Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIIQUA601E	Establish and maintain a quality system
BSBPMG632	Manage program risk
RIICWD601E	Manage civil works design processes
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness

Elective Units – 7
RIICWD533E	Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD507D	Prepare detailed geotechnical design
RIICWD509E	Prepare detailed design of urban roads
RIILAT402E	Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIICWD532E	Prepare detailed design of tunnels
BSBPMG531	Manage project time
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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