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RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Course Information: RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

CRICOS Course Code: 107305E

Program Highlight

Qualification

RII60520

Duration

39 weeks

Units

12 Units

CRICOS

107305E

About This Course

RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design Qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Prerequisite Qualification Requirement

Completion of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design is required for entry into RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course.

Course Duration

The course is conducted over a period of 39 weeks.
  • 33 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition (3 terms of 11 weeks each)
  • 6 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays (3 breaks of 2 weeks)
Notes
  • A minimum of 20 contact hours per week of study/- tuition have been scheduled by the Australian College of Management and Innovation – to ensure students meet their applicable student study visa conditions.
  • The course duration may vary for students who have been granted Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) towards this course (e.g., students having completed any units in a previous qualification, course, or training package that have been assessed as equivalent to units within this qualification).
  • There is no work placement requirement for this Course.

Course Delivery Methods

This course is delivered face to face and is classroom‐based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor‐led methods; face-to-face in classrooms, simulated business environments, laboratories, site locations, and open field settings, with learning and assessment resources accessed through an approved E-learning platform.

Intake Dates

  • 2026: 5 Jan, 9 Feb, 30 Mar, 11 May, 29 Jun, 10 Aug, 28 Sep, 9 Nov, 28 Dec
  • 2027: 1 Feb, 29 Mar, 3 May, 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 27 Sep, 1 Nov, 27 Dec

Course Fees

Tuition Fees AUD $ 12,000
Course Material Fees AUD $ 1,000
Application Fees AUD $ 250

Note: The course material fees cover certain the equipment and resources used in the delivery of this course.
Note: Promotional options may be available. For detailed information, kindly contact your agent or the ACMi admissions team.
Note: Students must bring their own required PPE for all site visits and lab activities. Required items include steel-capped safety boots, high-visibility clothing, safety goggles, and any other relevant gear as advised. PPE must be in good condition and meet safety standards. Without appropriate PPE, students may be excluded from practical tasks. Students must bring their own devices and learning equipment (e.g. laptop, calculator, stationery) and be physically fit to participate in practical activities, site visits, and laboratory work.

Training Package Rules

The RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, training package requires students to successfully achieve the total of 12 units (5 Core + 7 Elective).

Refer to https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RII60520

Based on the course outcomes and training package requirements, the following units of competency have been sequentially selected for this qualification.

SN Unit Code Unit Title
1 BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
2 RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system
3 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
4 RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
5 RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design
6 RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
7 RIICWD526E Prepare detailed traffic analysis
8 RIICWD534E Prepare detailed civil steel structures
9 BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
10 BSBPMG531 Manage project time
11 BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
12 RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes

Entry Requirements

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Advanced Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

Prerequisite Qualification RequirementCompletion of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design is required for entry into RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course
English Language(International Students) IELTS Academic 6.0 Or PTE Academic Test Score of minimum 50 in each component or others equivalent (e.g., TOEFL, ISLPR, CSWE, General English, EAP) English language test scores.
Academic LevelYear 12 or equivalent high school certificate.
Minimum Age18 years or over at the time of commencement.

Note: Students who do not meet the minimum English requirement for this course will need to package this course with an appropriate English Course before they can proceed into this course/qualification.

Assessment

Each unit will be assessed using a combination of assessment resources and tools which may include; compiling portfolios, generating reports, Scenarios, role-plays, demonstrations/ observations within simulated Business/workplace environment, case studies, questions and answers and AutoCAD drafting training and assessments.

Required Resources

Students will have access to all the necessary resources such as lecture rooms, student amenities, free wi-fi internet connection, library access, and course learning materials to enhance their learning experience and complete their assignments.

Students must bring their own required PPE for all site visits and lab activities. Required items include steel-capped safety boots, high-visibility clothing, safety goggles, and any other relevant gear as advised. PPE must be in good condition and meet safety standards. Without appropriate PPE, students may be excluded from practical tasks. Students must bring their own devices and learning equipment (e.g. laptop, calculator, stationery) and be physically fit to participate in practical activities, site visits, and laboratory work.

Student Support and Pathways

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Support

For all students, LLND is key underpinning skill that will support each individual’s vocational learning, the development of their employability skills and their workplace communication skills whatever level of course or training they are doing. Accordingly, Australian College of Management and Innovation has a LLND Policy to guide the student support process with LLND.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer (CT)

Australian College of Management and Innovation provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) opportunities to all students. Learners may apply for RPL/CT prior to or immediately after formal enrolment, but before the facilitated delivery of units, to ensure they do not miss any class or workshop opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process.

*Specific Conditions Apply:

Please refer to the Credit Transfer Policy ( https://acmicms.acmi.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/downloadpoliciesacmi-credit-transfer-policy-and-procedures.pdf ) and the

Credit Transfer forms for detailed information and requirements ( https://acmicms.acmi.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/downloadRII6-credit-transfer-request-form.pdf ).

Academic Pathways

Pathways for the students who have successfully completed the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design are the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or relevant qualification in CRICOS approved higher education provider.

Australian College of Management and Innovation shall provide students with the required information regarding their pathway options as a part of student support.

Note: As each unit is delivered as a standalone unit, students who do not successfully achieve competency in all of the required 12 units for this qualification/course, will not be awarded this qualification. However, students who successfully achieve competency in some units of this qualification can be issued with a Statement of Attainment for those individual units.

Career Opportunities

  • Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
  • Plumbing Engineering Draftsperson
  • Road Design Draftsperson
  • Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer
  • Structural Engineering Drafting Officer

Student Orientation Sessions information

A culturally sensitive and age-appropriate orientation session is provided to all new students enrolling with ACMi, these are conducted in support of assisting students (and their families) to adjust to living in Australia, commencing their study and achieving the academic progress as outlined in their Training Plans. All information is to be provided without cost to the student. Our orientation program is accessible to all overseas students and allows for late arrivals and students who begin at different entry points.

Information provided at our orientation sessions is also available to prospective and current students via our International Student Handbooks and on our ACMi website (at www.acmi.wa.edu.au). Our orientation sessions include information for international students studying in Australia and will include:

  • Support services available to assist in the transition into life and study in Australia
  • Legal services
  • Information on visa conditions relating to course progress and, if applicable, attendance
  • Emergency and health services i.e., police, hospitals, fire, ambulance
  • English language and study assistance programs
  • Personal and crisis support services available and how to access them
  • Information on employment rights and conditions, resolving workplace issues and services available such as the Fair Work Ombudsman
  • Key points and information on housing and accommodation with regulators contact information
  • Australian currency, banking and shopping
  • Personal security and safety

For further information please contact Australian College of Management and Innovation at:

Contact Details
Phone: +61482639889 or +61862494859
Email admission@acmi.wa.edu.au or marketing@acmi.wa.edu.au
Our website at: www.acmi.wa.edu.au

RII60520 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design FAQ's

RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design role, tasks and job?

This qualification (RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design)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.

Students will learn in (RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design) the calculation, estimation and foundation measurement of civil construction projects. Students will also get an opportunity to establish required skill and knowledge in relation to detail drafting, technical specification and bills of the quantities for the building projects.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

The Prerequisite Qualification Requirement of RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design at ACMi is below:

The Completion of RII60520Diploma of Civil Construction Design is required for entry into RII60520Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course.

Course Duration of RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

This course is delivered over a period of 39 weeks. The course duration breakdown is below:

  • 33 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition (3 terms of 11 weeks each)
  • 6 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays (3 breaks of 2 weeks)
  • A minimum of 20 contact hours per week of study/tuition have been scheduled by Australian College of Management and Innovation – to ensure students meet their student study Visa conditions.
  • The course duration may vary for students who have been granted credits or RPL towards this course (e.g., students having completed any units in a previous course/qualification).
  • There is no work placement requirement for this course

The course fee breakdown of (RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design) is below:

Course Fees

Tuition Fees

AUD $ 12,000

Course Material Fees

AUD $ 1,000

Application Fees

AUD $ 250

Note: The Course Material Fees cover the equipment and resources used in the delivery of this course.

This course is delivered face to face and is classroom‐based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor‐led methods; face to face in a classroom, in a simulated business environment and accessing learning and assessment resources via an approved E-Learning platform.

Entry requirements of RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design are below:

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

Prerequisite Qualification Requirement

Completion of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design is required for entry into RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course

English Language(International Students)

IELTS 6.0 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band Or Equivalent (e.g., TOEFL, ISLPR, CSWE, General English, EAP) English language test scores

Academic Level

Year 12 or equivalent high school certificate

Minimum Age

18 years or over at the time of commencement.

Note: Students who do not meet the minimum English requirement for this course will need to package this course with an appropriate English Course before they ca proceed into this course/qualification).

You may require LLN test based on your country of birth and academic certification , LLN are key underpinning skills that will support each individual’s vocational learning, the development of their employability skills and their workplace communication skills whatever level of course or training they are doing. Accordingly, Australian College of Management and Innovation has a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) policy to guide the student support process with LLN.

Academic Pathways

Pathways for students who have successfully completed the RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design may seek to enrol in the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or relevant qualification in CRICOS approved higher education provider.

Note: As each unit is delivered as a standalone students who do not successfully achieve all of the required 20 units for this qualification /course – will not be awarded this qualification however, students who successfully complete some units within this qualification/course be issued with a Statement of Attainment for those individual units of competency for which they have been assessed as competent.

Career Opportunities of RII60520- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Designare blow but not limited to:

  • Civil Construction Designer
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson

In regards to all admissions enquires or for further information please contact Australian College of Management and Innovation at:

Phone

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+61 482 639 889, +61 466 127 197, or

Email 

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admissions@acmi.wa.edu.au

Our website under courses at

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acmi.wa.edu.au