RII60520 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
COURSE 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.
| Core Unit | |
|---|---|
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBWHS616 | Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks |
| RIICWD601E | Manage civil works design processes |
| RIIQUA601E | Establish and maintain a quality system |
| Elective Unit | |
|---|---|
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| RIICWD526E | Prepare detailed traffic analysis |
| RIILAT402E | Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage Innovation and continuous improvement |
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans |
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope |
| RIICWD512E | Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Aspen College also has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
RPL is a form of assessment that acknowledges skills and knowledge gained through:
- Formal/Informal training conducted by industry or education
- Work experience
- Life experience
The main principle of RPL focuses on the outcomes rather than when or where the learning occurred. Evidence of competency is collected by the applicant and submitted to the nominated assessor and assessment is made based on the required industry standard within the relevant training package unit of competency.
Aspen College is committed to providing up to date and relevant RPL information to all students during enrolment and whilst enrolled. Aspen College staff will provide support and guidance regarding RPL enquiries. All applicants for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be provided with a copy of the relevant unit of competency and evidence requirements for the units being applied for.
Applicants who are able to provide satisfactory evidence that they have achieved the required unit of competency or competencies may progress through the course with an exemption for the RPL units.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
(Source: https://www.aqf.edu.au/sites/aqf/files/rpl-explanation.pdf)
Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.
(Source: https://www.aqf.edu.au/sites/aqf/files/credit-transfer-explanation.pdf)
QUALIFICATION
On successful completion of this course the student would be awarded RII60520 Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design which is nationally recognised qualification. After successfully completing the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, students may apply for the: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil). Students who do not complete all units and/or works placement may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a RII60520 Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design.
PATHWAY
Pathways for Students
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. After achieving the RII60520 Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design, candidates may choose to undertake Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
Employment Pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Civil Construction Supervisor
- Civil Design Draftsperson
- Senior Civil Works Designer
Duration of Course : 24 Months (including term breaks)
- Tuition Fee $31,000
- One Time Application Fees $350 (Non-Refundable)
- Text Books & Material Fees $2,100. Refer to details below.
All students need to have Overseas Health Cover. Aspen College can arrange for this or student can alternatively apply for the cover independently.
The following is an indicative cost and quotation can be taken from multiple suppliers.
Single Overseas Student Health Cover $ 550 per Annum Approximately
Family Overseas Student Health Cover $ 5000 per Annum Approximately
The costs mentioned above are only the compulsory course cost. Other costs which the student could be liable for during the course are listed on the Fees Schedule in the Student Handbook.
For more information please contact Aspen College at info@aspencollege.edu.au