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RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
CRICOS Course Code 115311G
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.
Who should apply for this course and why?
People who have an interested in Civil Construction and Engineering Design, ideally previous experience in this field would be advantageous. This area of employment is expected to have high demand over the next 5 years https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/data/nero/nero-dashboard.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed study of Year 12 or equivalent.
• Proof of English language proficiency:IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Who should apply for this course?
It is suitable for:
• Students who have completed the Diploma of Civil Construction Design and wish to advance their technical and leadership skills
• Individuals seeking senior roles in civil construction design, engineering support, and infrastructure project management
• Students interested in complex design work involving roads, subdivisions, drainage systems, earthworks, and other large-scale infrastructure projects
• Individuals who enjoy solving advanced engineering and design problems using industry-standard software and technical methodologies
• Students looking to develop project management, leadership, and coordination skills within the civil construction industry
• Individuals seeking pathways to higher education in engineering, construction management, or related disciplines
• Students seeking career opportunities in Australia’s growing infrastructure sector, supported by major public and private investment
This qualification is suitable for experienced designers, drafters, and technical professionals who wish to further develop their expertise and progress into senior technical or supervisory positions in civil construction design.
Why choose this course?
This qualification provides advanced technical knowledge and high-level practical skills required to manage and deliver complex civil construction design projects.
Students will learn how to prepare and review detailed engineering designs, conduct advanced site investigations, apply design standards and regulatory requirements, and coordinate the technical aspects of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, drainage networks, and land development works.
The course also develops leadership, project planning, risk management, and communication skills, enabling graduates to supervise design teams, liaise with engineers and stakeholders, and contribute to the successful delivery of major civil construction projects.
• Engineering Technical Assistant
• Civil Design Draftsperson
• Civil Construction Project Manager
People may further studies in courses at Bachelor AQF 7 level in related Engineering fields.
Assessments will be conducted in a variety of formats which can include written questions and answers, projects, simulations, demonstrations, and third-party logbook.
Alpha College of Australia recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework by Registered Training Organisations.
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Course Structure
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed. There are 12 units of competency in total as listed below:
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk | Core |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks | Core |
RIICWD601E | Manage civil works design processes | Core |
RIIQUA601E | Establish and maintain a quality system | Core |
BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
RIICWD526E | Prepare detailed traffic analysis | Elective |
RIICWD512E | Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges | Elective |
RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | Elective |
MEM30031 | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
Quick Facts
Course Duration
Total of 104 weeks
• Study: 80 weeks
• Break: 24 weeks
Study Load
Full-time
20 hours/week
8 Terms
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face
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