Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

RII60520

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • 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:
      18 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

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
Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks Core
Establish and maintain a quality system Core
Manage civil works design processes Core
Manage program risk Core
Manage team effectiveness Core
Conduct a feasibility study Elective
Conduct business negotiations Elective
Develop and implement business plans Elective
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures Elective
Manage innovation and continuous improvement Elective
Manage project cost Elective
Manage project human resources Elective
Manage project information and communication Elective
Manage project integration Elective
Manage project procurement Elective
Manage project quality Elective
Manage project scope Elective
Manage project time Elective
Prepare detailed design of busways Elective
Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures Elective
Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures Elective
Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures Elective
Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures Elective
Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges Elective
Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements Elective
Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems Elective
Prepare detailed design of tunnels Elective
Prepare detailed design of urban roads Elective
Prepare detailed geotechnical design Elective
Prepare detailed traffic analysis Elective
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams Elective

Job prospects

The Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Civil Engineer

    ANZSCO 233211

    Design the construction, and oversee the operation, of infrastructure including dams, bridges, pipelines, airports, water supply and sewage systems.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • 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 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

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.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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