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RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
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Qualification Description
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/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Program Highlight
Course Duration/Fees
Direct Entry Pathway: Total: 104 weeks 8 terms (80 study weeks + 24 weeks term break)
(Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component. Full Time studies requires students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Advanced Standing Pathway:Total: 26 weeks 2 terms (24 study weeks + 2 weeks term break) – (Completion of RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design)
(Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component. Full Time studies requires students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Tuition Fees: Please refer to Course Details/Prices link for more details.
Application Fees: $250 (applicable on new enrolments only, once off fee)
Resources Fee: Please refer to Course Details/Prices link for more details.
The Resource Fee covers equipment and resources used in the delivery of your course at KCBT
The delivery methods for this course include
- Face-to-face classroom-based structured learning.
- Simulated business environment
- E-learning (Not more than 33% of the course)
- Learners will be required to bring their laptop device (BYOD – bring your own device). For further details regarding the BYOD policy, please visit: Policies.
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- A RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design (For Advanced Standing Pathway)
- Must possess sound computer skills
- Minimum 5.5 IELTS score & above or equivalent or KCBT placement test.
- (Those students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to this qualification).
Course content
To attain Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design 12 units must be achieved: • 5 core units; and • 7 elective units Learners enrolled in the Advanced standing pathway will receive credit transfer for the units completed in KCBT’s RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design In this case, the total duration is 26 weeks – Advanced standing Pathway.
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risk |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| RIICWD507D | Prepare detailed geotechnical design |
| RIICWD509E | Prepare detailed design of urban roads |
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk |
| RIIQUA601E | Establish and maintain a quality system |
| RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures |
| RIICWD601E | Manage civil works design processes |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement |
| RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams |
| RIICWD532E | Prepare detailed design of tunnels |
Assessment
All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools (including portfolios, reports, role-plays, observations in the real simulated work environment, case studies, questioning, simulation activities, knowledge-based assessments and construction/drafting software based on the unit.)
Recognition of Prior Learning
An application can be made for RPL when the learner believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.). The RPL policy, procedure and application form is available from the reception upon request or on the college website (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/).
Learners will be required to provide evidence to support their application. The application will be processed and assessed in accordance with the KCBT RPL and recognition Policy and Procedure. Assessment includes a challenge test of skill demonstration in a simulated or real work environment.
Credit Transfer
Learners, who can demonstrate they already hold any of the Units of Competency specified above, may be eligible to receive a credit transfer for those units. They will need to submit a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by a RTO for recognition purposes.
Please complete RPL or Credit Transfer or Exemption Form (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/) and attach detailed evidence of your relevant experience / study, completed academic transcripts and official unit description(s) to your application.
For all credit transfer request, the learner is required to authorize Keystone College of Business and Technology – RTO Code – 41183 to access the Unique Student Identifier (USI) transcript online to confirm the validity of the old transcripts. For more information on how to enable Keystone College of Business and Technology, to view your transcript, please watch this video: Watch Here
Learners who are awarded a credit transfer will be exempted from completing those units at KCBT and this will be recorded on the system as a variation.
Study Pathway and Career Opportunities
Career Pathway
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include following job roles:
- Civil Construction Supervisor
- Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
- Senior Civil Works Designer
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Pathways from this qualification
After achieving the RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, learner may consider pathway options including other Advanced Diploma qualifications or Higher Education courses.
KCBT policy prevents learners under the age of 18 from registering in KCBT courses or programs.
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Programs Cost
Our program costs are designed to remain transparent competitive and accessible for students from diverse backgrounds. Each academic program includes tuition fees, registration charges and essential learning resources ensuring students receive high-quality education and comprehensive academic support Costs may vary based on program type, course load, and mode of study (on-campus, hybrid, or online) We aim to provide exceptional value through modern facilities, expert faculty, and industry aligned curriculum making your investment in education both meaningful and future-focused.