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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
CRICOS Course Code: 114224C
Units of Competency
Total: 12 units. (This qualification has 5 Core and 7 Elective units)
*Electives may be changed at any stage at the discretion of the College
*Electives may be changed at any stage at the discretion of the College
Qualification details/ Course 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.
Job roles
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Road Design Draftperson
- Senior civil construction designer
- Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
No specific pathway is mandated, however, a Diploma of Leadership and Management is recommended.
No specific pathway is mandated, however, a Diploma of Leadership and Management is recommended.
Pathways from the qualification
After completing RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design you may progress to higher education courses.
Entry requirements
Though the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements, ACTB uses the following criteria for entry into this qualification:
- International students
- Aged 18+
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency
- Completed high school, or equivalent
Qualification and recognition
Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Program
This program requires the completion of 12 units of competency.
Total: 5 core units and 7 elective units. ( Please set this out as what’s already in other courses)
| Course Code | Title | Core/Elective* |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risk | Core |
| RIICWDEO1E | Manage civil works design process | Core |
| RIIQUAGOLE | Establish and maintain a quality system | Core |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| RIICWDS20E | Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements | Elective |
| RIICWDS533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures | Elective |
| RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | Elective |
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope | Elective |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | Elective |
*Electives may be changed at any stage at the discretion of the College.
Learning Outcomes
- Lead and manage team effectiveness
- Manage the civil works design process
- Establish and maintain a quality system
- Manage program risk
- Advise on the application of safe design principles to control WHS risk
Mode of delivery
Classroom based
Program delivery (Classroom based)
| Total course duration: | up to 104 weeks (tuition: 80 weeks, holidays up to 24 weeks) |
| Number of hours per week: | 20 hours |
| Class timetable: | Classes may be held between 9am-9pm, Monday-Saturday (excluding public holidays). Students are advised of their class timetables at the beginning of each term. |
| Delivery location: | BRISBANE CAMPUS: 100 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 |
Sample timetable
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5-week block
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9:00-11:00am
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11:15-1:15pm
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1:45-3:45pm
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4:00-pm-5:30pm
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Monday
(7.5 hours)
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Manage program risk
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Manage program risk | Manage program risk | Manage program risk |
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Tuesday
(7.5 hours)
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Manage team effectiveness
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Manage team effectiveness
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Manage team effectiveness
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Manage team effectiveness
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Saturday (6 hours)
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Manage program risk | Manage program risk | Manage program risk | Manage program risk |
Teaching/learning resources
Students will have access to the following course materials:
- Study Guides
- Assessment packs
- Power-point presentations
- Online course content
- Computers
- Internet access
- Links to external resources
- Overhead projectors
- Video camera for recording presentations (assessments)
Assessment methods
Assessments/Evidence-gathering techniques may include:
A. Role Play, Video recordings, Presentation and Discussion Forums
B. Oral – Questioning
C. Case study
D. Written assessments, Report, Essay, Research and Group Project
Students may be required to submit video presentations and third party reports to authenticate some of their practical work. They may also be required to participate in an oral interview at their course end of the course.
Fees
Please refer to the ACTB Fee Schedule
Course Dates
Intakes will be on the following dates:
- 11 Dec 2023
- 26 Feb 2024
- 1 Apr 2024
- 20 May 2024
- 24 June 2024
- 12 Aug 2024
- 16 Sep 2024
- 4 Nov 2024
- 9 Dec 2024
- 24 Feb 2025
- 31 Mar 2025
- 19 May 2025
- 23 June 2025
- 11 Aug 2025
- 3 Nov 2025
- 8 Dec 2025
- 23 Feb 2026
- 30 Mar 2026
- 18 May 2026
- 22 June 2026
- 10 Aug 2026
- 14 Sep 2026
- 2 Nov 2026
- 7 Dec 2026
- 2026 onward contact the college.
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