Overview
This qualification reflects the role of an individual working as a senior civil works designer or a para-professional designer, who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks that are broad, specialised, complex and technical and include strategic areas and initiating activities. They are 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative, regulatory 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.
Course Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Edinburgh Institute requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Edinburgh Institute is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Edinburgh Institute to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Edinburgh Institute.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how assessment in simulated environment will be managed. We ensure that:
- Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
- Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
- All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
Pathways
Once students have successfully completed RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, they can apply for various roles across positions which involve managing civil works design processes, using CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects, applying safe design principles to control WHS risks, preparing detailed geotechnical design, develop and implement business plans, preparing detailed designs of civil concrete and steel structures, managing project scope, time and risks
Establishing and maintaining a quality system, managing team effectiveness. This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the job roles such as Civil Construction Supervisor, Civil Design Draftsperson, Senior Civil Works Designer, etc. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Civil Construction and/or Engineering sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Course Structure
A total of 12 Units (5 Core and 7 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 12 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk | Core |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks | Core |
RIICWD601E | Manage civil works design processes | Core |
RIIQUA601E | Establish and maintain a quality system | Core |
BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
BSBESB406 | Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Elective |
RIICWD509E | Prepare detailed design of urban roads | Elective |
BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures | Elective |
RIICWD534E | Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures | Elective |
RIICWD535E | Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures | Elective |
Orientation
New student Orientation will be done face-to-face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (0) 452 670 158 or admin@edinburgh.edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.
Classes
During Covid-19, Edinburgh Institute will transition to an online learning environment, this means there will be no face to classes running, unless required to be in simulated environment specifically in class; or covid-19 restrictions are eased and/or state government allow to return to full onsite learning. If any student require assistance with their online learning environment, student will notify their trainer and assessor where trainer/assessor will provide them with further guidance.
Assessment
Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency, but some of these may be moved online. Some assessment tasks may also be delayed or deferred to a later date pending the situation with COVID-19. The trainers are required to communicate with students for unit specific information. The best way to do this is through Zoom or through email.
Support
All staff at Edinburgh Institute will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Edinburgh Institute will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Facilities and Resources
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.
The recommended textbook for this course is:
Design and Construction – Building in Value, Rick Best and Gerard de Valence.
Civil Engineering Construction Design and Management, Dene Warren
Civil Engineering Handbook, 2nd Edition, W.F. Chen, J.Y. Richard Liew, T.F. Fwa, Roger L. Wayson, Wesley G. Crawford, Egor P. Popov, Susan E. Burns, Christopher B. Burke, Austin D. Pan and E. Earl Whitlatch Series: New Directions in Civil Engineering
Further Information
For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook on for all related policies and procedures (policies and procedures also available on www.edinburgh.edu.au) and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.
Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@edinburgh.edu.au or at +61 (0) 452 670 158 for further information.
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