Training Package Requirements
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- A Total of 20 Elective units.
Mode of Delivery
- Classroom-based: Face-to-face lectures.
- Simulated Workplace: Practical CAD/BIM labs, structural analysis workshops, and team-based design projects.
Course Description
This qualification is for individuals who work as engineering designers or design paraprofessionals, providing essential support to professional engineers. These professionals operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising considerable judgment when planning and selecting appropriate equipment, roles, and techniques for their own work and for others. A key responsibility includes developing site-specific work designs that precisely align with client requirements. Their role demands a broad spectrum of technical, managerial, coordination, and planning proficiencies.
Qualifications
On successful completion, graduates receive the RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design, a nationally accredited qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This certification validates expertise in civil design compliance, engineering mechanics, and project leadership, meeting industry standards for roles in both public and private infrastructure sectors.
Entry Requirement
- Age: Minimum 18 years.
- Academic: There are no formal prerequisites required to enter this qualification. However, students must have:
- Australian Year 12 equivalence or relevant work experience
- Mature-age applicants may be considered for admission without meeting the stated minimum educational prerequisites, provided they possess relevant professional experience in the chosen field of study. (Mature-age applicants require evidence of work experience (resumé, reference letters).)
- English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent). The test result must be valid at the time of enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Code | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| MEM23004A | Apply technical mathematics Elective | Elective |
| MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
| MEM23109 | Apply engineering mechanics principles | Elective |
| MEM30005A | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | Elective |
| MEM30006A | Calculate stresses in simple structures | Elective |
| MEM23007A | Apply calculus to engineering tasks | Elective |
| MSL924005 | Process and interpret data | Elective |
| RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams | Elective |
| MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| MEM30033A | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models | Elective |
| CPPBDN6106 | Produce building information modelling for building design projects | Elective |
| CPPCOM4001 | Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviours | Elective |
| RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations | Elective |
| RIICWD505E | Prepare detailed design of landscaping | Elective |
| RIICWD518E | Prepare detailed design of open car parks | Elective |
| RIICWD525E | Select Pavement surfacing | Elective |
| RIICWD527E | Prepare detailed design of traffic signals | Elective |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement | Elective |
| BSBINS501 | Implement Information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
Pathways & Careers
- Career Outcomes:
- Civil Construction Design Draftsperson
- Senior Civil Works Designer
- Infrastructure Project Coordinator
- Further Study: Pathway to RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Engineering.
Course Duration
- Total Duration: 60 weeks (including scheduled breaks)
- 10 weeks of holidays
- 24 Weeks of scheduled breaks/holidays
Note: Duration may reduce with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfers.
Credit Transfer
SLIT will initiate the credit transfer process for a verified certificate or statement of results provided.
If credits apply the overall duration will alter and a schedule of exemptions provided.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If the recognition is valid, the overall duration of the study may change, and a list of exceptions may apply.
Fees
- Total Course Cost: AUD $18,500.00
- Tuition: $16,000.00
- Non-tuition (materials, resources): $2,500.00
Note: Laptops and specialised software not included
Disclaimer
Skyline Institute of Technology does not guarantee or take responsibility for the outcome of any individual Skills Assessment submitted to Assessing Authority (i.e., EA). It is the student’s sole responsibility to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements, provide accurate and complete documentation, and comply with the guidelines set by the relevant assessing authority
How to Apply
If you would like to enrol in this course, please Apply Online or contact us on (03) 9125 1661.