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RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design

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Course Information: RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design

(CRICOS Course Code: 107304F)

RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design Qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

Students will learn 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 qualification at the time of publication.

This course is delivered over a period of 65 weeks. The course duration breakdown is below:

  • 55 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition (5 terms of 11 weeks each)
  • 10 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays (5 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.

  • 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

Tuition Fees AUD $ 16,000
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.
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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.

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.

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

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 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 can proceed into this course/qualification.

The RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design, training package requires students to successfully achieve the total of 20 elective units.

Refer to https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RII50520

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
1MEM23004AApply technical mathematics
2MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
3MEM23109Apply engineering mechanics principles
4MEM30005ACalculate force systems within simple beam structures
5MEM30006ACalculate stresses in simple structures
6CPPSIS5032Capture new spatial data
7CPPSIS5035Obtain and validate spatial data
8MSL973022Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials
9MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
10MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models
11CPPBDN6106Produce building information modelling for building design projects
12CPPCOM4001Manage own work, professional development and ethical behavior
13RIICWD501EPrepare detailed design of foundations
14RIICWD505EPrepare detailed design of landscaping
15RIICWD507DPrepare detailed geotechnical design
16RIICWD533EPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
17RIICWD536EPrepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures
18BSBPMG531Manage project time
19BSBPMG537Manage Project procurement
20BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement

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.

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.

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 & Procedures ( https://acmi.wa.edu.au/download/policies/acmi-credit-transfer-policy-and-procedures.pdf ) and the
Credit Transfer form for detailed information and requirements ( https://acmi.wa.edu.au/download/RII5-credit-transfer-request-form.pdf ).

Pathways for the students who have successfully completed the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design are the following:

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 20 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.

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

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:

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

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.

RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design FAQ's

This qualification (RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction)reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client's site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

Students will learn (RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction)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 RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Course Duration for RII50520Diploma of Civil Construction Design

This course is delivered over a period of 65 weeks. The course duration breakdown is below:

  • 55 Weeks of scheduled study/tuition (5 terms of 11 weeks each)
  • 10 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays (5 breaks of 2 weeks)
  • What is the fee of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design at ACMi.

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 RII50520Diploma of Civil Construction Design are below:

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:

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 can 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 RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design may seek to enrol in the following:

Students may also pursue other desired Advanced Diploma level qualifications with other institutions. Australian College of Management and Innovation shall provide students with the required information regarding their pathway options as part of student support.

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 RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design are below 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:

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

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admissions@acmi.wa.edu.au

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