RII50520 DIPLOMA OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

Introduction:

This nationally recognised Diploma of Civil Construction Design qualification equips you with a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills as a Civil Construction Designer or a design paraprofessional who supports professional engineers. The qualification focuses on the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques to develop site-specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements by producing and reviewing complex civil drawings and models, applying engineering standards, and contributing to project costing, scheduling, and quality assurance.

Throughout the course, you will work with industry experts, use specific software and tools, interpret project briefs, and collaborate on design solutions for various civil construction projects. Delivered by qualified and experienced trainers, it prepares you for the fast-growing and demanding industry in Australia with multiple options and opportunities for career and further study pathways.

Course Duration:

You will complete this course within 65 weeks which inclusive of;

• 50 Weeks of delivery &
• 15 weeks of Holidays/Term breaks

Weekly Delivery Schedule:

• 2 Days: Face-to-Face in class
• 5 hours: Supervised Self-Paced Learning

Entry Requirements:

You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.

• Be 18 years of age or above;
• Have completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schooling;
• Capacity to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English language literacy and numeracy followed by the ATCWA’s LLN Test;
• Capacity to demonstrate a moderate level of digital literacy followed by the ATCWA’s Digital Literacy Test.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training): average band score of 6.0; OR
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): overall score of 47; OR
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT): total score of 67; OR
• Cambridge English: Advanced (C1 Advanced): overall score of 161; OR
• Occupational English Test (OET): overall score of 1210.
• Where a student is unable to provide proof of one of the above English language tests, ATCWA requires one of the following pieces of evidence of English language proficiency before a Confirmation of Enrolment can be issued:
• ACSF Level 3 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR
• Evidence that English has been the medium of instruction at the student’s school for the last two (2) years, with a satisfactory grade in English; OR
• Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia and has studied for 6 months or more at the AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Training Methodology:

The following training and assessment methods are used to suit your learning style, enhance your knowledge and skills in each unit of competency, and meet the outcome of the qualification. 

• Face to face discussions, learning activities and some skills observation tasks conducted in class
• Practical tasks in class
• Industry-based projects and assessments
• Portfolio Evidence
• Real work and life experience
• Simulated work-based learning and assessment
• Written assessments including projects and knowledge-based questions
• Structured and guided learning activities
• Industry excursions and incursions
• Other assessment methods applied in order to the requirements of the units of competency.

Fees Applicable:

• Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (Applicable only for new students)
• Resource Fee: AUD 2,000
• Tuition Fee: AUD 20,000