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National code: RII50520

Diploma of Civil Construction Design at Newcastle

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

9 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

24 hours per week

Fee details

Exemptions available You may be eligible for a Fee Exemption (you pay no fees), if you are Aboriginal or have a disability.

$0

First Qualification Fee You'll pay this fee if you live in NSW, meet residency requirements, have left school, and haven't previously completed any study.

$0

Subsequent Qualification Fee You'll pay this fee if you live in NSW, meet residency requirements, have left school, and have completed previous study.

$0

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple choice and quizzes

  • Skills assessments: projects

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Steel Cap boots, Hi-Vis Vest and Sunhat, indicative cost: $50 - $200

  • Stationery - Paper, Pens and USB drive, indicative cost: $50

  • Scientific Calculator - Casio (or similar), indicative cost: $40

  • You will also need access at home to a computer with internet access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and that is CAD capable.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Civil Construction Design qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 0 core and 20 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

There are no core units in this course

    Course delivery Combination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Newcastle

    TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

    Campus address

    266 Maitland Road Tighes Hill 2297

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Hamilton Station is 1400 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

    • Collaborative design workspaces

    • Industrial design workshop

    • Purpose designed gallery

    • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

    • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

    • Heat engine lab

    • Replicated engine control room

    • Ship bridge simulator

    • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

    • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

    • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

    • Foundation media skills

    • Governance in sport

    • Skills exchange

    • Staff development skills

    • Work placements

    • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

    • Costume and props room

    • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

    • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

    • Portable foley sound pit

    • Two Mac computer labs

    • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

    • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

    • Writers room

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Sat Closed
    • Sun Closed