This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative 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.

After completing, Diploma of Civil Construction Design​ students opt to complete RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design.  

About RII60520:

This qualification provides potential employment opportunities in roles such as Civil Engineering Construction Supervisor, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil
Engineering Design Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, and Senior Civil Works Designer.

Further study pathways include VET courses such as RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

Students may approach higher studies in a similar field after completion of this qualification, such as a bachelor’s degree with one of Albright’s university partners, higher education provider partners or elsewhere.

• Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement;
• Have a valid Student Visa status OR will be granted the Student Visa which would allow them to study in Australia in Vocational AQF levels before the commencement of the course at Albright Institute.
• Must satisfy Albright Pre-training Review (PTR) Assessment.
• Have a valid IELTS score of 5.5 Bands OR PTE score of 42 OR Cambridge score 162 OR TOEFL iBT 46 OR its equivalent (Completed a minimum 10-weeks General English Course of Upper-Intermediate Level)- Within the last 3 Calendar Years OR Completed Australian Qualification minimum from AQF Level 3 (Certificate 3) to Advanced Diploma AQF Level 6 OR Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification – Within the last 3 Calendar Years;
• Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification;
• Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification;
• Applicants must undertake the Albright LLN test;
• Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point);

There are no qualification specific entry requirements.

To achieve this qualification, student must demonstrate competency in: 20 units of competency. 

Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.

Furthermore, the selection and delivery sequence of all units in this course align with the Engineers Australia recommended curriculum.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules in the National

Register of VET can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/training/details/RII50520/qualdetails

1 year (52 weeks)

Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide & Brisbane

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