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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design practical vocational training

RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Advance your civil construction design capability across technical planning, documentation, risk and project leadership.

Nationally Recognised Training

Course overview

About This Course

RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is a nationally recognised qualification for senior civil construction design work. It develops capability in managing design processes, program risk, safe design, quality systems and team effectiveness.

The qualification may suit experienced civil design practitioners and people preparing for greater responsibility across infrastructure design projects. Elective choices shape the technical design focus and must reflect a valid industry outcome.

Key facts

Course At A Glance

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Qualification

RII60520

National course code

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Recognised across Australia

RTO

1362

McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business

Duration

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Varies by study plan and RPL

Delivery

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Discussed at your enquiry

Fees

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Current fees on enquiry

Practical capability

What You Will Learn

Civil works design processes

Infrastructure design

Safe design principles

Program risk

Quality systems

Technical documentation

Project integration

Team effectiveness

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Units of Competency

This qualification requires 12 units: 5 core and 7 elective units. The verified core units are listed below.

Unit codeUnit nameType
BSBPMG632Manage program riskCore
BSBTWK502Manage team effectivenessCore
BSBWHS616Apply safe design principles to control WHS risksCore
RIICWD601EManage civil works design processesCore
RIIQUA601EEstablish and maintain a quality systemCore

Elective units

The 7 elective units for this course are listed below.

Unit codeUnit nameType
RIICWD507DPrepare detailed geotechnical designElective
MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsElective
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plansElective
BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvementElective
RIICWD533EPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structuresElective
RIICWD535EPrepare detailed design of civil timber structuresElective
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teamsElective

Career pathways

Where Can This Qualification Take You?

Civil construction design manager pathway

Senior civil designer pathway

Infrastructure design lead pathway

Civil project design coordinator

Career outcomes depend on individual experience, employer requirements and any applicable occupational licensing or registration rules. Employment is not guaranteed.

Competency-based learning

Training & Assessment

Vocational education and training may include trainer-led learning, practical activities, projects, written assessments and practical demonstrations. Competency is assessed against the requirements of each unit.

Contact McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business for the current training, assessment, delivery and location arrangements for this qualification.

Before you apply

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants complete an enrolment application and a pre-training review with our team.

Language, literacy and numeracy

  • Applicants must satisfy the course-specific numeracy and literacy requirements for this qualification.
  • This may be assessed through a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment conducted by McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business, or through an equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient competence.

Course-specific requirements

  • Physical capacity to safely perform the practical tasks involved in construction and trade work.
  • Access to appropriate personal protective equipment for practical activities.
  • Where applicable, additional checks or evidence (such as a portfolio, interview or prior study) may be requested for selected qualifications.

Contact McGibbon Institute of Trade and Business to confirm the current entry requirements for RII60520 before applying.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Already Have Industry Experience?

Your existing skills, knowledge and industry experience may be recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is assessment-based and an outcome is not guaranteed.

Check your RPL eligibility

Language, Literacy & Numeracy

Applicants may complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment, or provide an equivalent qualification or experience that demonstrates sufficient competence.

Outcome & Licensing

Completion does not automatically guarantee employment, licensing or registration. Confirm applicable requirements with the relevant authority.

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