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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide design support for professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a broad range of work activities, most of which are specialised and within known or changing contexts and could include civil works drafting. In their area of responsibility, they apply design work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of their own work and the output of others. They contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative 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.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply calculus to engineering tasks | Elective |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
| Apply technical mathematics | Elective |
| Apply the principles of earthworks construction | Elective |
| Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | Elective |
| Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
| Capture new spatial data | Elective |
| Carry out pavement condition measurement | Elective |
| Collect basic surveying data | Elective |
| Collect routine site samples | Elective |
| Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials | Elective |
| Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials | Elective |
| Coordinate workplace information systems | Elective |
| Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Elective |
| Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Inspect and report on pavement condition | Elective |
| Integrate spatial datasets | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Manage personal health and wellbeing | Elective |
| Obtain and validate spatial data | Elective |
| Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | Elective |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| Perform chemical tests and procedures | Elective |
| Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials | Elective |
| Perform physical and mechanical tests | Elective |
| Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials | Elective |
| Prepare asphalt mix design | Elective |
| Prepare design of spray seal surfacing | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of airfield civil works | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of bicycle ways | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of canals | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of dams | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of environmental controls | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of foundations | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of industrial hardstands | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of intermodal facilities civil works | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of landscaping | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of lighting | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of marine structures civil works | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of open car parks | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of rail civil infrastructure | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of rural roads | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of surface drainage | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of traffic signals | Elective |
| Prepare detailed design of underground services | Elective |
| Prepare detailed geotechnical design | Elective |
| Prepare stabilised material mix design | Elective |
| Process and interpret data | Elective |
| Produce basic engineering drawings | Elective |
| Promote innovation in team environments | Elective |
| Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | Elective |
| Select pavement surfacing | Elective |
| Supervise asphalt paving and compaction operations | Elective |
| Supervise canal construction | Elective |
| Supervise civil concrete structure construction | Elective |
| Supervise civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction | Elective |
| Supervise civil steel structure construction | Elective |
| Supervise civil timber structure construction | Elective |
| Supervise flexible pavement construction | Elective |
| Supervise micro surfacing operations | Elective |
| Supervise pavement profiling operations using a profiler | Elective |
| Supervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology | Elective |
| Supervise rigid pavement construction | Elective |
| Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites | Elective |
| Supervise the application of bituminous sprayed treatments | Elective |
| Supervise the application of polymer modified binders | Elective |
| Supervise the installation of underground services using open excavation | Elective |
| Supervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology | Elective |
| Supervise the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt | Elective |
| Supervise the manufacture of bituminous emulsions | Elective |
| Supervise the manufacture of cold mixes | Elective |
| Supervise the manufacture of micro surfacing mixes | Elective |
| Supervise the manufacture of polymer modified binders | Elective |
| Supervise the selection and use of bituminous emulsions | Elective |
| Supervise the stabilisation of materials | Elective |
| Supervise tunnel construction | Elective |
| Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Civil Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312211
Civil Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Civil Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312212
Civil Engineering Technicians conduct tests of construction materials, prepare sketches and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design
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How to enrol in this course
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When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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What are entry requirements?
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Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.