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Diploma of Civil Construction Design

This qualification is for designers and design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers in civil construction. It covers planning design work and creating site designs that meet the client's needs. If you already work as a civil designer, your experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
RII50515 Diploma of Civil Construction Design (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Civil designers and senior drafters who support engineers and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Civil designer
  • Civil design technician
  • Design coordinator
  • Senior civil drafter

Qualification structure

20 units in total. The following table 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 four (4) must be chosen from Group C. At least four (4) must be chosen from Group D. No more than three (3) units may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an 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 with guidelines for unit selection of prerequisites outlined at the end of this section. 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

64 units

Group A

  1. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  2. BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
  3. BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
  4. BSBPMG531Manage project time
  5. BSBPMG532Manage project quality
  6. BSBPMG536Manage project risk
  7. BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
  8. BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
  9. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness

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. RIICWD509EPrepare detailed design of urban roads
  9. RIICWD510EPrepare detailed design of busways
  10. RIICWD511EPrepare detailed design of sub-divisions
  11. RIICWD512EPrepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges
  12. RIICWD513EPrepare detailed design of rail civil infrastructure
  13. RIICWD514EPrepare detailed design of dams
  14. RIICWD515EPrepare detailed design of airfield civil works
  15. RIICWD516EPrepare detailed design of bicycle ways
  16. RIICWD517EPrepare detailed design of industrial hardstands
  17. RIICWD518EPrepare detailed design of open car parks
  18. RIICWD519EPrepare detailed design of intermodal facilities civil works
  19. RIICWD520EPrepare detailed design of rigid pavements
  20. RIICWD521EPrepare detailed design of flexible pavements
  21. RIICWD522EPrepare stabilised material mix design
  22. RIICWD523EPrepare asphalt mix design
  23. RIICWD524EPrepare design of spray seal surfacing
  24. RIICWD525ESelect pavement surfacing
  25. RIICWD526EPrepare detailed traffic analysis
  26. RIICWD527EPrepare detailed design of traffic signals
  27. RIICWD528EPrepare detailed design of traffic management systems
  28. RIICWD529EPrepare detailed design of underground services
  29. RIICWD530EPrepare detailed design of surface drainage
  30. RIICWD531EPrepare detailed design of subsurface drainage
  31. RIICWD532EPrepare detailed design of tunnels
  32. RIICWD533EPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
  33. RIICWD534EPrepare detailed design of civil steel structures
  34. RIICWD535EPrepare detailed design of civil timber structures
  35. RIICWD536EPrepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures
  36. RIICWD537EPrepare detailed design of marine structures civil works

Group D

  1. CPPSIS5032Capture new spatial data
  2. CPPSIS5035Obtain and validate spatial data
  3. CPPSIS5036Integrate spatial datasets
  4. MEM23004AApply technical mathematics
  5. MEM23007A (has a prerequisite)Apply calculus to engineering tasks
  6. MEM30005A (has a prerequisite)Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
  7. MEM30006A (has a prerequisite)Calculate stresses in simple structures
  8. MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  9. MSL925004 (has a prerequisite)Analyse data and report results
  10. MSL975031 (has a prerequisite)Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites
  11. MSL975044 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
  12. RIICRC404EInspect and report on pavement condition
  13. RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
  14. RIIMPO402DApply the principles of earthworks construction
  15. MEM30033A (has a prerequisite)Use computer-aided
  16. MSL974026 (has a prerequisite)Perform tests to determine 

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
  • MEM30033A Use computer-aided — prerequisite: MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  • MSL925004 Analyse data and report — prerequisite: MSL924003 Process and interpret data PREREQUISITE UNIT(S)
  • MSL974026 Perform tests to determine  — prerequisite: MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
  • 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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