Diploma of Civil Construction Design
- National Course Code: RII50520
- TAFE NSW code: RII50520-01V01-22ULT-144
Location – Ultimo (focused on Structural Stream)
Attendance
Full Time
Course Start Date
18 Jul 2022
Study Commitment
20 Hours per week
Duration
1 year
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Traineeship Allowed
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
- VET Student Loans Available
Course Details
The nationally accredited Diploma of Civil Construction Design equips you with the skills and expertise to work as a civil or structural draftsperson, a civil construction designer, site officer or project manager. Build your career in a dynamic industry with this highly regarded qualification.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Manage projects
- Apply design principles
- Use the latest industry software and equipment
- Use surveying concepts effectively
- Design, draft and build infrastructure projects
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills to read and interpret plans and specifications
- Collaborative skills
- Problem solving skills and a solution-based focus
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- Experience with industry software and technology
- The skills to operate construction materials testing equipment
- Opportunities to design projects to meet current safety standards
- A nationally recognised qualification at Diploma level
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career opportunities:
- Civil/structural draftsperson
- Civil/structural designer para-professional
- Civil construction site officer
- Civil construction site manager
- Civil Designer
- Civil Technical Assistant
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Diploma of Civil Construction Design as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
- Be employed in the civil construction industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
- Literacy, language and numeracy skills at an Australian Year 12 high school level
- Strong experience using a computer, and an interest in learning Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Access to a computer
- An interest in working in an office-based role
- The ability to comply with safety procedures
- Good hand-eye coordination
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work in NSW. This is specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Visit the SafeWork NSW website for more information on applying for your white card.
Check local regulations for any additional licensing requirements.
Discover the skills you need, for the job you want at a TAFE NSW Information Session.
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time on campus course. You must attend approximately 20 hours of class. You may also be required to complete approximately 8 hours of additional study. This additional study could include private study, work placements and research.
The course will run 3 days a week for 1 year.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL). If you meet the VSL eligibility and academic suitability requirements, you are able to apply to the Commonwealth for a loan to cover all or part of your course fee. We will ask you whether you would like to apply for a VET Student Loan when you enrol and advise you of the process.
To complete your VET Student Loan application, you will need to provide:
- Your Tax File Number (TFN). If you dont have a TFN, click here for information on how to apply for one. You can complete your loan application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you dont provide your TFN before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.
- Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) ). If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN whenever you access a student loan. If you dont have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.
- A copy of your Australian Year 12 Certificate; OR
- A copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework (where the language of instruction was English). If you previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification at TAFE NSW, just let us know where and when you studied in your application; OR
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. We will let you know if this is required once you apply.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources to complete your study:
White Card and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE): indicative cost $200.00
Find out more about VET Student Loans
Direct payment by Unit of Study instalments is available for this course.
The Units of Study and associated fees for this course are detailed above. Fees are charged on the census day for each Unit of Study. To secure a loan for part or all of your course, you must be eligible and submit a valid application to the Commonwealth for a VET Student Loan. You may withdraw prior to the census date without incurring a fee.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
| Code | Name | Start Date | End Date | Census Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UOS VSL-RII50520-22ULT-050 | UOS VSL-RII50520 | 18 Jul 2022 | 23 Sep 2022 | 05 Sep 2022 | $1,065.00 |
| UOS VSL-RII50520-22ULT-051 | UOS VSL-RII50520 | 10 Oct 2022 | 02 Dec 2022 | 07 Nov 2022 | $1,065.00 |
| UOS VSL-RII50520-23ULT-052 | UOS VSL-RII50520 | 06 Feb 2023 | 07 Apr 2023 | 06 Mar 2023 | $1,065.00 |
| UOS VSL-RII50520-23ULT-053 | UOS VSL-RII50520 | 24 Apr 2023 | 30 Jun 2023 | 05 Jun 2023 | $1,065.00 |
Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details. (only if available as a trainee)
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| RIICWD501E | Prepare detailed design of foundations |
| RIICWD504E | Prepare detailed design of environmental controls |
| RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures |
| RIICWD534E | Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCBC4015 | Prepare specifications for all construction works |
| MSL973022 | Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials |
| CPPSIS5032 | Capture new spatial data |
| MEM30005A | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
| MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
| MSL924003 | Process and interpret data |
| MSL974026 | Perform tests to determine the properties of construction materials |
| MSL975044 | Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials |
| MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
| MEM30032A | Produce basic engineering drawings |
| MEM30033A | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
Civil Construction Designer
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Phone 131 601
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