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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520)

Step into high-level civil construction and infrastructure design with this nationally recognised qualification. Designed for aspiring engineers, design drafters, and civil supervisors, this course equips you with the technical and strategic expertise needed to lead major construction projects across Australia and globally.

Build Big. Lead Boldly.

Looking to design the infrastructure of tomorrow? The Advanced Diploma of Civil
Construction Design is your pathway into Australia’s booming construction and engineering industries. From roads to railways and subdivisions to bridges,
you’ll learn to design, manage, and lead large-scale civil projects with confidence and compliance.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

Through hands-on projects and expert-led training, you’ll master:

  • Designing roads, drainage, and infrastructure projects
  • Using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
  • Preparing site and structural plans
  • Interpreting geotechnical and structural data
  • Managing project risk, sustainability, and WHS
  • Team leadership and stakeholder collaboration
  • Civil construction standards and compliance

This is practical, future-focused learning that aligns with what industry expects — and needs.

🧭 Where This Course Can Take You

Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified to pursue roles such as:

  • Civil Design Draftsperson
  • Senior Civil Works Designer
  • Project Manager (Civil)
  • Engineering Support Officer
  • Road Design or Structural Designer

Your skills will be in demand across local councils, private engineering firms, and major infrastructure projects.

 

✅ Course Details

  • Duration:
    104 weeks (including breaks)

  • Delivery:
    Face-to-face at Broadmeadows campus

  • Schedule:
    96 weeks (Including 20 weeks of Holidays)

  • Fee:
    20,250

Entry Requirements

International Students entering this course at AICSA must meet the following entry requirements:

Age Requirement

All international students must be at least 18 years old at the time of course application.

English Language Requirement

International students must have obtained or completed one of the following:

Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 6.0 – or equivalent; or 5.5 where the test score is combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS or 5.0 where the test score is combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS.

There is no work placement required in this course.

Twelve (12) units must be completed:

  • Five (5) core units
  • Seven (7) elective units,
Unit Code  Unit 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 
BSBPMG530  Manage project scope  Elective 
RIICSG405E  Carry out inspections of Civil structure  Elective 
BSBPMG537  Manage project procurement  Elective 
RIICWD534E  Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures  Elective 
RIICWD533E  Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures  Elective 
RIICWD507D  Prepare detailed geotechnical design  Elective 
MEM30031  Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements  Elective 
  • Satisfactory (S) result: the student’s submitted work satisfies the learning requirements and all competency standards for the unit (in accordance with the National Register www.training.gov.au).
  • Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result: the student’s submitted work does not demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in the unit. If a student receives a ‘not yet satisfactory’ outcome, he or she will receive written feedback from a trainer/assessor, clearly outlining where the gaps are. The student will then be required to rectify these gaps and re-submit their assessment for marking.

Once a student receives a satisfactory result for all required assessment tasks a competent (C) outcome will be awarded for the entire unit. The student must demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in each unit before receiving a competent outcome.

Upon successful completion of the training and assessment, the qualification RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design will be issued. A Record of Results (or sometimes referred to as a transcript) listing all units of competency will also be issued along with the qualification certificate. The qualification and units of competency are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia. AICSA will issue a qualification within 30 days of the final assessment being completed.

Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the program.

Students are encouraged to notify AICSA of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrolment. We will provide you with a pre-training review questionnaire that gathers information about your prior experience. This information is then used to determine the best pathway for you to achieve competency.

Detailed student information is provided in our Student Handbook, which is supplied with the enrolment package. This Booklet contains important information about a student’s rights and obligations, such as their right to privacy, a safe training environment, right to complaint or appeal an assessment decision, meeting course progress requirement and maintaining appropriate student behaviour. It is important that person applying for enrolment must have had reviewed this information first.

Students are expected to bring along notebook and pen to take notes, may also bring a laptop.

On fulfilling the requirements, an AQF Qualification in RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design will be issued to learners within 30 days of completion of the qualification. Learners completing units but not completing the qualification will be issued with Statement of Attainment detailing the units that have been completed successfully.

Students are eligible to cancel their enrolment by placing a formal notice of cancellation in writing to the CEO (Letter or email) within 10 business days of enrolment, without attracting a cancellation fee, unless the student has already commenced the training.

For information about the refund policy please refers to the student handbook, find it on our website under ‘Student Information’ section or speak to one of our friendly customer services staff.

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Showing Competence in all assessment is a necessary part of this program to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. AISC will be conducting of realistic workplace tasks, project, knowledge tests, case studies, feedback from supervisors.

Classroom(Face to Face) including practical demonstration Students will be studying through face to face sessions. Training support is provided through qualified trainers and assessors after the training session or on request Individual learning and reflection (Student are provided additional learner resources for self-study and self-assessment) Students receive access to comprehensive learning materials and a Trainer for each unit of study. Student support officer / Administration officer will be available to assist students and trainers with any related issues.

Each participant enrolling in a course will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number to obtain their certificate or qualification when studying nationally recognised training in Australia. A USI gives you access to your online USI account which will help keep all your training records together. Certificates and Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without this number.

The Course fees for the Students include:

Tuition Fee

$ 1,500

Admission Fee

$ 300

Material Fee

$500

Total Fee

$2,300

For fee terms and conditions, payment plans and refund, please refer student handbook for international students or contact office. For other fee and charges please refer student handbook.

The fee is subject to change without prior notice.

If student has any complaint against AISC’s policies, procedure, staff, fellow students, assessments, marking or learning resources, they can obtain a complaint form, from the reception of the AISC, and submit as soon as possible for an early action

For further information about the complaints and appeal process, please refer to student handbook or speak to one of our staff.

🔄 Further Study Options:

After completing RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design you may progress to higher education courses.