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This qualification prepares you for the role of a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. This course will teach you to perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical.

You will be 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.

You will develop skills in:

• Using computer-aided design (CAD) software including AutoCAD and REVIT to produce detailed drawings, plans and designs for construction work
• Preparing civil designs
• Managing civil works design process
• Developing construction management skills to meet the Australian market needs

To receive this qualification, students must complete 12 units comprising of 5 core and 7 elective units.

Core Units
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIICWD601E Manage civil works design process
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system

Elective Units
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
BSBPMG537 Manage Project Procurement

• Pre-requisite: Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50520)
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Completion of Year 12 studies or equivalent
• Please see International Student Admission Policy and VET Assessment of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills Policy for further information.

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by assessing qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Our Civil Construction Design courses are endorsed by reputable companies in the industry. We are constantly consulting with the industry people to ensure our courses are relevant to their needs and our students are job-ready upon completion of our courses.

Upon successful completion of this course, the types of occupations that you can seek include:

• Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Technician

For pathway students, on successful completion of the course, you are eligible for direct entry into the second year of Acknowledge Education’s Bachelor of Construction Project Management degree with credit for 8 out of 24 units of study.

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Full tuition fee (2023): $24,000

Enrolment fee: $200

Material fee (including software): $400

View fee list here.

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This qualification prepares you for the role of a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. This course will teach you to perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical.

You will be 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.

You will develop skills in:

• Using computer-aided design (CAD) software including AutoCAD and REVIT to produce detailed drawings, plans and designs for construction work
• Preparing civil designs
• Managing civil works design process
• Developing construction management skills to meet the Australian market needs

To receive this qualification, students must complete 12 units comprising of 5 core and 7 elective units.

Core Units
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
RIICWD601E Manage civil works design process
RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system

Elective Units
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads
RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures
BSBPMG537 Manage Project Procurement

• Pre-requisite: Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50520)
• Entry by interview

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by assessing qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Our Civil Construction Design courses are endorsed by reputable companies in the industry. We are constantly consulting with the industry people to ensure our courses are relevant to their needs and our students are job-ready upon completion of our courses.

Upon successful completion of this course, the types of occupations that you can seek include:

• Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Technician

For pathway students, on successful completion of the course, you are eligible for direct entry into the second year of Acknowledge Education’s Bachelor of Construction Project Management degree with credit for 8 out of 24 units of study.

View all dates here.

Full tuition fee (2023): $24,000

Enrolment fee: $200

Material fee (including software): $400

Find the course(s) that meet your interests and needs and follow these steps.