Code and Name RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS Course Code 118207E Status Current Student · Local · International Course Duration and Terms · 52 weeks (40 academic weeks + 12 weeks holiday) Terms Term 1 = 10 academic weeks Term 2 = 10 academic weeks Term 3 = 10 academic weeks Term 4 = 10 academic weeks Scheduled Contact Hours and Timetable 20 hours per week for 40 weeks. Class timetables may be from 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday, subject to availability. Additionally, students are expected to spend at least 10 hours of individual study per week on research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at YES College. Please note: Timetables are subject to change at the discretion of YES College. Delivery Mode · Face to Face · Online Entry Requirements · Higher School Certificate or equivalent; or Please note: · International Students have additional entry requirements which are specified in the course brochure. Pathways · RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design or other AQF level 6 qualifications. · Employment in positions such as Civil Construction Designer and Civil Engineer Draftsperson. Intake Dates For course intake dates, click here. Payment Options · Full-fee
· Vocational qualification from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package at AQF level 4 or other relevant qualification at AQF 4 level or higher; or
· Employment experience in a relevant position such as:
- Civil Construction Design Assistant
This course is for individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals in the civil construction industry, supporting professional engineers. It develops the skills to plan and produce site-specific work designs, apply sound judgement in selecting equipment, roles, and techniques, and coordinate teams to meet client requirements. Graduates will use a broad range of technical, managerial, and planning skills to perform complex tasks with a high degree of autonomy.
This course has 20 units of competency, which includes 20 elective units. Learners must complete all 20 units to complete this course.
Elective Units of Competency
BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems
BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
CPPCOM4001 Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour
CPPBDN6106 Produce building information modelling for building design projects
CPPSIS5032 Capture new spatial data
CPPSIS5035 Obtain and validate spatial data
CPPSIS5036 Integrate spatial datasets
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures
MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
RIICWD501E Prepare detailed design of foundations
RIICWD508E Prepare detailed design of rural roads
RIICWD516E Prepare detailed design of bicycle ways
RIICWD530E Prepare detailed design of surface drainage
RIICWD536E Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures
Learners that successfully complete this course will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Qualification:
- RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Academic Pathways
On completion of this course, graduates may enrol in RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design or other AQF level 6 qualifications.
Employment Pathways
Graduates may also seek employment as a Civil Construction Designer and Civil Engineer Draftsperson.
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Employment Pathways
Graduates of this course can seek employment as a Civil Construction Designer and Civil Engineer Draftsperson.
This course is Nationally Recognised in Australia and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
