Aspiring to Become a Civil Construction Designer? Explore the RII50520 - Diploma of Civil Construction Design!
This qualification represents the responsibilities of individuals serving as designers or design paraprofessionals who provide critical support to professional engineers. These professionals operate with a significant degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgment in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, roles, and techniques for both themselves and others. They are tasked with developing tailored work designs that adhere to the specific requirements of client sites, ensuring seamless implementation. The Diploma is hands-on and technical, focusing on design skills, drafting, and calculations.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Course National Code: RII50520
Course CRICOS Code: 117514B
Available to International and Local students.
Course Duration
The full-time qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks, including 66 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms and 12 weeks of holidays (20 Hours a Week – face to face study).
Completed RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
The full-time qualification will be delivered over 42 weeks, including 42 weeks of training and assessment spread over 3 terms with no holidays (20 Hours a Week – face to face study). Subject to credit transfer – Student must have completed their RII60520 Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction Design to be eligible entry in this pathway.
Course Fees
18 Months/ 78 Weeks:
Tuition Fee: $15,800(AUD)
Material Fee : $1,000 (AUD)
42 Weeks/9 months
Tuition Fee: $10,800
Material Fee: $1,000
* Please also note prices may vary if Credit Transfer are approved.
Upon graduation, you may pursue study Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design in Perth or other cities of Australia.
Career Opportunities
This course provides you with the opportunity to be employed in the following job roles:
Civil Construction Designer
Civil Design Draftsperson
Pathways Into the Qualification
You may enter the qualification through a number of entry points.
or If you have previously completed a unit/units, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. You will need to complete a credit transfer application form, and provide a certified copy of the transcript of statement of attainment. There is a fee for this process. Applications for credit transfer must be made prior to the commencement of the course.
Pathways From the Qualification
Students who complete this course will continue their education in Advanced Diploma qualifications, and then can lead to higher education qualifications in Civil Construction or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
Target Group Students
Target groups for the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design are international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in civil construction design
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Studentsmust check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Study and Assessment mode
This course is delivered on face-to-face class-room based. Various structured activities and industry excursions are included to provide opportunity to explore the real business world. Assessment is competency based.
A face-to-face training, as well as distance mode is employed for this qualification and all classroom-based training will take place at the Perth College of Business and Technology.
The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 4 hours a week. Students are provided with access to self-study guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance, and participation will be monitored.
Units of competency are delivered individually.
Students will be provided their learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.
Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer. Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing.
Perth College of Business and Technology uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.
Entry admission requirements
Those students who wish to undertake this course should meet the following academic and English language requirements.
| Academic | English Language |
| Year 12 High School |
Intermediate Level of English or |
Please note that you are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the aforementioned course entry requirements. Please refer to https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out the assessment level for your country and to determine the required level of English that you should possess
To be able to achieve this qualification, students must successfully complete all of the following 20 units:
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | Elective |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk | Elective |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage Project procurement | Elective |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics | Elective |
| MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
| CPPSIS5032 | Capture new spatial data | Elective |
| MEM30006A | Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
| MEM30032A | Produce basic engineering drawings | Elective |
| MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations | Elective |
| RIICWD509E | Prepare detailed design of urban roads | Elective |
| RIICWD521E | Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements | Elective |
| RIICWD530E | Prepare detailed design of surface drainage | Elective |
| RIICWD536E | Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures | Elective |
| RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures | Elective |
| RIICWD535E | Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures | Elective |
| RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping | Elective |
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Call: 08 9202 1003
Email: admissions@pcbt.wa.edu.au