Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design

Qualification
National Code:
RII40813
State Code:
J637
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
28/05/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
594
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of people providing design support for professional Engineers. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine, for example, this might include Civil Works drafting. They are responsible for applying the design work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group B
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group C
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group D
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

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. 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
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

At least two (2) 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
W5410 MEM09011B Apply basic engineering design concepts 54 Unit of competency
W5427 MEM30002A Produce basic engineering graphics 36 Unit of competency
W5442 MEM30003A Produce detailed engineering drawings 20 Unit of competency
W5443 MEM30004A Use CAD to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
W5426 MEM30001A Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings 40 Unit of competency
3. Group C Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH215 RIICWD523D Prepare asphalt mix design 36 Unit of competency
WH216 RIICWD524D Prepare design of spray seal surfacing 60 Unit of competency
WH207 RIICWD515D Prepare detailed design of airfield civil works 60 Unit of competency
WH208 RIICWD516D Prepare detailed design of bicycle ways 50 Unit of competency
WH198 RIICWD506D Prepare detailed design of canals 60 Unit of competency
WH196 RIICWD504D Prepare detailed design of environmental controls 60 Unit of competency
WH213 RIICWD521D Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements 60 Unit of competency
WH193 RIICWD501D Prepare detailed design of foundations 60 Unit of competency
WH211 RIICWD519D Prepare detailed design of intermodal facilities civil works 60 Unit of competency
WH197 RIICWD505D Prepare detailed design of landscaping 60 Unit of competency
WH194 RIICWD502D Prepare detailed design of lighting 60 Unit of competency
WH229 RIICWD537D Prepare detailed design of marine structures civil works 70 Unit of competency
WH210 RIICWD518D Prepare detailed design of open car parks 50 Unit of competency
WH205 RIICWD513D Prepare detailed design of rail civil infrastructure 60 Unit of competency
WH200 RIICWD508D Prepare detailed design of rural roads 60 Unit of competency
WH203 RIICWD511D Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions 60 Unit of competency
WH223 RIICWD531D Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage 60 Unit of competency
WH222 RIICWD530D Prepare detailed design of surface drainage 30 Unit of competency
WH219 RIICWD527D Prepare detailed design of traffic signals 60 Unit of competency
WH221 RIICWD529D Prepare detailed design of underground services 60 Unit of competency
WH199 RIICWD507D Prepare detailed geotechnical design 60 Unit of competency
WH214 RIICWD522D Prepare stabilised material mix design 60 Unit of competency
WH217 RIICWD525D Select pavement surfacing 36 Unit of competency
4. Group D Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH192 RIICTT402D Apply principles for repair & rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
WH067 RIICBS402D Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment 45 Unit of competency
WH068 RIICBS403D Apply the principles for the application of polymer modified binder 25 Unit of competency
WH070 RIICBS405D Apply the principles for the application of slurry surfacing 40 Unit of competency
WH107 RIICPL401D Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation 60 Unit of competency
WH072 RIICBS407D Apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt 40 Unit of competency
WH075 RIICBS410D Apply the principles for the manufacture of bituminous emulsion 40 Unit of competency
WH073 RIICBS408D Apply the principles for the manufacture of cold mix 40 Unit of competency
WH074 RIICBS409D Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder 40 Unit of competency
WH076 RIICBS411D Apply the principles for the manufacture of slurry surfacing 40 Unit of competency
WH066 RIICBS401D Apply the principles of asphalt paving and compaction 40 Unit of competency
WH385 RIIMEX403D Apply the principles of canal construction 60 Unit of competency
WH156 RIICSG401D Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH159 RIICSG404D Apply the principles of civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH157 RIICSG402D Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH158 RIICSG403D Apply the principles of civil timber structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH444 RIIMPO402D Apply the principles of earthworks construction 60 Unit of competency
WH140 RIICRC401D Apply the principles of flexible pavement construction 50 Unit of competency
WH071 RIICBS406D Apply the principles of pavement profiling using a profiler 30 Unit of competency
WH141 RIICRC402D Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction 30 Unit of competency
WH142 RIICRC403D Apply the principles of the stabilisation of materials 50 Unit of competency
WH180 RIICTC401D Apply the principles of tunnel construction 60 Unit of competency
C7666 PMLTEST403B Assist with geotechnical site investigations 80 Unit of competency
WE787 CPPSIS5032A Capture new spatial data 100 Unit of competency
WH144 RIICRC405D Carry out pavement condition measurement 50 Unit of competency
WH697 RIISTD202D Collect routine site samples 80 Unit of competency
WE762 CPPSIS3015A Collect spatial data 60 Unit of competency
WH143 RIICRC404D Inspect and report on pavement condition 24 Unit of competency
WE791 CPPSIS5036A Integrate spatial datasets 60 Unit of competency
WE790 CPPSIS5035A Obtain and validate spatial data 20 Unit of competency
WA719 MSL974003A Perform chemical tests and procedures 60 Unit of competency
WA745 MSL975016A Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials 120 Unit of competency
WA726 MSL974010A Perform mechanical tests 80 Unit of competency
WA721 MSL974005A Perform physical tests 60 Unit of competency
WA671 MSL924001A Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
WA736 MSL975007A Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites 70 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W693 RII40809 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZF5 RII40815 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design Qualification
VET Info Notes
EQUIVALENT TO RII40809
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09180) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGNER (LEVEL 4) Traineeship