Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Qualification
National Code:
RII60520
State Code:
BGK5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2021
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
795
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/03/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 12/03/2021 Current Approved
1.00 25/01/2021 Replaced Approved
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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative, regulatory 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
- at least three (3) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA83 BSBWHS616 Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks 50 Unit of competency
OCC87 RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system 65 Unit of competency
OCW70 RIICWD601E Manage civil works design processes 180 Unit of competency
OCE65 BSBPMG632 Manage program risk 50 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX30 RIIBEF604E Conduct a feasibility study 70 Unit of competency
OBX31 RIIBEF601E Conduct business negotiations 60 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
OCE80 BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures 40 Unit of competency
OCE21 BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 65 Unit of competency
OCE79 BSBPMG533 Manage project cost 35 Unit of competency
OCD46 BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources 35 Unit of competency
OCE76 BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication 35 Unit of competency
OCE12 BSBPMG540 Manage project integration 55 Unit of competency
OCE75 BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement 35 Unit of competency
OCD51 BSBPMG532 Manage project quality 35 Unit of competency
OCE78 BSBPMG530 Manage project scope 35 Unit of competency
OCD39 BSBPMG531 Manage project time 35 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW87 RIICWD510E Prepare detailed design of busways 60 Unit of competency
OCW91 RIICWD533E Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures 60 Unit of competency
OCW76 RIICWD536E Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures 60 Unit of competency
OCX29 RIICWD534E Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures 60 Unit of competency
OCY64 RIICWD535E Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures 60 Unit of competency
OCX97 RIICWD512E Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges 60 Unit of competency
OCY28 RIICWD520E Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements 60 Unit of competency
OCX34 RIICWD528E Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems 60 Unit of competency
OCX68 RIICWD532E Prepare detailed design of tunnels 60 Unit of competency
OCY57 RIICWD509E Prepare detailed design of urban roads 60 Unit of competency
WH199 RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design 60 Unit of competency
OCY04 RIICWD526E Prepare detailed traffic analysis 60 Unit of competency
OBX03 RIILAT402E Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA8 RII60515 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07050) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SENIOR DESIGNER (LEVEL 6) Traineeship