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Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

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RII60520

Your expertise in managing complex civil works design is the foundation of this Advanced Diploma. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for senior designers. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.

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About This Qualification

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.

Qualification Code

RII60520

Training Package

RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package

AQF Level

Advanced Diploma

Total Units

12 (5 core + 7 elective)

Entry Requirements

Nil

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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
Senior Civil Construction DesignerProviding high-level technical support to professional engineers by designing complex infrastructure and works projects.
Para-professional DesignerInitiating solutions to technical engineering problems and managing broad, specialised design activities.

Licensing

STATE SPECIFIC

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Licensing requirements for civil construction design vary significantly between states and territories. Please note that achieving this qualification does not automatically grant a licence to practice; you must consult the relevant regulatory body in your jurisdiction.

NSWNSW Fair Trading
VICVictorian Building Authority (VBA)
QLDQueensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
WADepartment of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
SAConsumer and Business Services (CBS)
TASConsumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)
ACTEnvironment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
NTNT Building Practitioners Board

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • Detailed CV highlighting senior design experience
  • Position descriptions for para-professional roles
  • Employment contracts or letters of appointment
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Design Project Portfolio

  • Civil works design plans and specifications
  • Complex project briefs and site requirement analyses
  • CAD or BIM software-generated design models
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Safety & Risk Management

  • Safe design reports and WHS risk control plans
  • Program risk management documentation
  • Technical problem-solving and solution reports
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Quality & Leadership

  • Quality system maintenance records
  • Team effectiveness and management reports
  • Design process management meeting minutes

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