RII50520 – Diploma of Civil Construction Design
About the Course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
Target Group
Target groups for the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design are students who are:
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- seeking to pursue or further a career in civil construction design
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.
Course Structure
- Delivery Mode: Online, combining self-paced learning with scheduled supervised sessions.
- Duration: this qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks.
- Twenty (20) units are required for the award of the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design. Please note that elective units may be subject to change from time to time.
The 20 units that must be completed include:
CODE | TITLE |
MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics |
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 CAD to create and display 3-D models |
MEM30005A | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
MEM30006A | Calculate stresses in simple structures |
MEM23109 | Apply engineering mechanics principles |
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 |
BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement |
BSBINS501 | Implement information and knowledge management systems |
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations |
RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping |
RIICWD530E | Prepare detailed design of surface drainage |
RIICWD531E | Prepare detailed design of sub-surface drainage |
RIICWD536E | Prepare detailed design of civil masonry |
Pathways and Career Outcomes
Potential employment options are a range of civil construction design roles within the industry.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in civil construction design.
Graduates will be equipped for roles include but is not limited to Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil/ Structural draftsperson, Civil/ Structural designer para-professional, Civil Designer, Civil technical assistant.
Further study pathways include advanced diploma in civil construction design or engineering.
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- Take the first step toward a rewarding career in civil construction design with AECC. With flexible learning options, expert guidance, and nationally recognised qualifications, AECC is your trusted partner in achieving excellence.
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