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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design

This qualification is for people who give design support to professional engineers in civil construction. The work can include civil drafting and following design instructions to check the quality of your own work and the work of others. If you already do this work, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII40815 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Design assistants and drafters in civil construction who support engineers and want their skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Civil drafter
  • Design assistant
  • Civil design technician
  • Drafting officer

Qualification structure

12 units in total. The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group A. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group B. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group C. At least two (2) must be chosen from Group D. The remaining elective units may be chosen from any elective group in this qualification, or alternatively up to two (2) may be chosen from elsewhere in this training package or from another endorsed training package or accredited course. All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported. All prerequisites specified must be complied with and the combined choice of imported elective units and/or their prerequisites must not compromise the AQF alignment of this qualification. Refer to RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide Pathways Section for further guidance. Unit code Unit title.

Elective units

81 units

Group A

  1. BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
  2. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  3. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  4. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  5. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  6. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement

Group B

  1. MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  2. MEM30032AProduce basic engineering drawings
  3. MEM30033A (has a prerequisite)Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models

Group C

  1. RIICWD501EPrepare detailed design of foundations
  2. RIICWD502EPrepare detailed design of lighting
  3. RIICWD504EPrepare detailed design of environmental controls
  4. RIICWD505EPrepare detailed design of landscaping
  5. RIICWD506EPrepare detailed design of canals
  6. RIICWD507DPrepare detailed geotechnical design
  7. RIICWD508EPrepare detailed design of rural roads
  8. RIICWD511EPrepare detailed design of sub-divisions
  9. RIICWD513EPrepare detailed design of rail civil infrastructure
  10. RIICWD514EPrepare detailed design of dams
  11. RIICWD515EPrepare detailed design of airfield civil works
  12. RIICWD516EPrepare detailed design of bicycle ways
  13. RIICWD517EPrepare detailed design of industrial hardstands
  14. RIICWD518EPrepare detailed design of open car parks
  15. RIICWD519EPrepare detailed design of intermodal facilities civil works
  16. RIICWD521EPrepare detailed design of flexible pavements
  17. RIICWD522EPrepare stabilised material mix design
  18. RIICWD523EPrepare asphalt mix design
  19. RIICWD524EPrepare design of spray seal surfacing
  20. RIICWD525ESelect pavement surfacing
  21. RIICWD527EPrepare detailed design of traffic signals
  22. RIICWD529EPrepare detailed design of underground services
  23. RIICWD530EPrepare detailed design of surface drainage
  24. RIICWD531EPrepare detailed design of subsurface drainage
  25. RIICWD537EPrepare detailed design of marine structures civil works

Group D

  1. CPPSIS3015Collect basic surveying data
  2. CPPSIS5032Capture new spatial data
  3. CPPSIS5035Obtain and validate spatial data
  4. CPPSIS5036Integrate spatial datasets
  5. MEM23004AApply technical mathematics
  6. MEM23007A (has a prerequisite)Apply calculus to engineering tasks
  7. MEM30005A (has a prerequisite)Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
  8. MEM30006A (has a prerequisite)Calculate stresses in simple structures
  9. MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  10. MSL924003Process and interpret data
  11. MSL954004Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
  12. MSL973021Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  13. MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  14. MSL974016Perform physical and mechanical tests
  15. MSL974019Perform chemical tests and procedures
  16. MSL974026 (has a prerequisite)Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials
  17. MSL975031 (has a prerequisite)Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
  18. MSL975044 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
  19. RIICBS401ESupervise asphalt paving and compaction operations
  20. RIICBS402ESupervise the application of bituminous sprayed treatments
  21. RIICBS403ESupervise the application of polymer modified binders
  22. RIICBS404ESupervise the selection and use of bituminous emulsions
  23. RIICBS405ESupervise micro surfacing operations
  24. RIICBS406ESupervise pavement profiling operations using a profiler
  25. RIICBS407ESupervise the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt
  26. RIICBS408ESupervise the manufacture of cold mixes
  27. RIICBS409ESupervise the manufacture of polymer modified binders
  28. RIICBS410ESupervise the manufacture of bituminous emulsions
  29. RIICBS411ESupervise the manufacture of micro surfacing mixes
  30. RIICPL401ESupervise the installation of underground services using open excavation
  31. RIICRC401ESupervise flexible pavement construction
  32. RIICRC402ESupervise rigid pavement construction
  33. RIICRC403ESupervise the stabilisation of materials
  34. RIICRC404EInspect and report on pavement condition
  35. RIICRC405ECarry out pavement condition measurement
  36. RIICSG401ESupervise civil concrete structure construction
  37. RIICSG402ESupervise civil steel structure construction
  38. RIICSG403ESupervise civil timber structure construction
  39. RIICSG404ESupervise civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction
  40. RIICTC401ESupervise tunnel construction
  41. RIICTT401ESupervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology
  42. RIICTT402ESupervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology
  43. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  44. RIIMEX403ESupervise canal construction
  45. RIIMPO402DApply the principles of earthworks construction
  46. RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
  47. MEM30033AUse computer-aided (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • MEM23007A Apply calculus to — prerequisite: MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
  • MEM30005A Calculate force systems  — prerequisite: MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  • MEM30006A Calculate stresses in — prerequisite: MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment; MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design
  • MSL975031 Supervise sampling, — prerequisite: MSL954004 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan  MSL973021 Conduct field-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • MSL975044 Perform complex tests to  — prerequisite: MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials  MSL974026 Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

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