Civil Construction Design - Dual Qualification Package
RII50520 + RII60520 | CRICOS COURSE CODE 118157K + 108743H
Diploma & Advanced Diploma (Package)
This dual qualification package prepares individuals to progress from civil construction designer to senior civil works designer, supporting professional engineers across complex infrastructure projects. Delivered in one integrated program, graduates earn both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma, applying technical, managerial, and strategic design skills aligned with Engineers Australia’s recommended curriculum.
📌 Core Knowledge & Skills
Core Knowledge
- Key principles of civil construction design from Diploma to Advanced Diploma level
- Technical mathematics and engineering mechanics principles
- CAD operation for 2D drawings and 3D modelling
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) for civil design projects
- Detailed design of foundations, drainage, concrete, steel and timber structures
- Geotechnical design principles and urban road design
- Workplace health and safety legislation and safe design principles
- Quality systems establishment and management
- Project risk management and program time management
Core Skills
- Produce and develop civil construction design solutions across multiple structure types
- Apply safe design principles and WHS compliance in all project work
- Prepare detailed design plans, drawings and technical documentation
- Use CAD tools, BIM software and data analysis tools effectively
- Coordinate and manage civil design activities to meet client site requirements
- Lead and supervise diverse work teams in a professional design environment
- Manage program risk, project timelines and continuous improvement processes
- Communicate and collaborate with engineers, project teams and stakeholders
- Apply professional and ethical standards in civil design practice
Career Opportunities
Construction Supervisor
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Senior Civil Works Designer
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Site Manager
To view outcomes about employment prospects for this qualification see:
https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=RII50520
https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=RII60520
To whom is this course recommended?
This course is designed for individuals aged 18 and over who are interested in pursuing a career in civil construction design and infrastructure. It is suited to international students from a range of backgrounds, including those with limited industry experience looking to enter the field, and those with prior knowledge seeking to upskill into senior design roles. Students are expected to have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and meet the English language entry requirements.
Study Pathway
Once students have successfully completed the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design and RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design dual qualification package, they may gain employment in civil engineering design roles including Civil Engineering Draftsperson and Senior Civil Works Designer within the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Bachelor programs at university
- Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification
Entry Requirement
Students must have/ or be:
- Minimum age of 18 at the date of course enrolment
- Successfully completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or be of mature age with adequate LLN skills
- Demonstrated IELTS score of at least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old), OR successful completion of at least General English or English for Academic Purposes at Upper Intermediate level, OR pass Abbey College Australia’s English proficiency entry test
- Suitable level of language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills to complete course requirements, with or without additional support
- Pass an Abbey College Australia entry test designed to assess the level of English proficiency.
Qualification units
Total: 32 units (5 core units + 20 elective units for RII50520 Diploma + 7 additional units for RII60520 Advanced Diploma)
- MEM23004A – Apply technical mathematics
- MEM30012A – Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
- MEM30005A – Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
- MEM30006A – Calculate stresses in simple structures
- MEM23109 – Apply engineering mechanics principles
- MEM30031A – Manage program risk
- MEM30033A – Use CAD to create and display 3-D models
- MSL924003 – Process and interpret data
- MSL925004 – Analyse data and report results
- CPPBDN6106 – Produce building information modelling for building design projects
- CPPCOM4001 – Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour
- RIILAT402E – Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
- BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
- BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBPEF501 – Manage personal and professional development
- RIICWD501E – Prepare detailed design of foundations
- RIICWD533E – Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
- RIICWD530E – Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
- RIICWD531E – Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
- RIICWD534E – Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
- BSBWHS616 – Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
- RIIQUA601E – Establish and maintain a quality system
- RIICWD507D – Prepare detailed geotechnical design
- RIICWD509E – Prepare detailed design of urban roads
- RIICWD535E – Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
- BSBPMG632 – Manage program risk
- BSBPMG531 – Manage project time
- RIICWD601E – Manage civil works design processes
Tuition Fee
To obtain information about tuition fees, please access the Course Guide. Additionally, feel free to reach out to us directly or connect with one of our authorized educational agents for assistance.
