This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as designers or design paraprofessionals who support professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others.

They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RII50520

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.

Sydney City College of Management (SCCM) has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

• • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country;
  • or completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO;
  • or successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

To successfully complete the Civil Construction course, including the use of design and drafting software, students are required to have access to a computer with the following minimum specifications:

• Processor: Intel Core i5 (10th generation or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5

• Memory (RAM): 16 GB or more

• Storage: 512 GB SSD or larger

• Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

• Screen: 15 inches or larger with Full HD resolution

• Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB VRAM (e.g. NVIDIA GeForce GTX/RTX or AMD Radeon equivalent)

• Internet: Stable connection suitable for accessing learning platforms and software updates

• Additional Features: Webcam and microphone for online sessions or assessments

You may be required to use software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs during the course. Software access will be arranged by the college where applicable.

Hardware/ Software Requirements

SCCM provides students Office 365 account (free of charge) with access to online Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive etc to facilitate the training and communication.  SCCM will provide access to computers/laptops on campus. However, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows/macOS operating system at their own cost to attend online sessions, work on assessments, tasks and self-study etc.

Students will be given access to the full AutoCAD software and AutoDesk apps by SCCM

Students are provided with assessment resources at the commencement of each unit of competency, along with learning resources.

The assessment resources set out the range and types of assessment tasks that will be used for the unit.

Each unit will comprise of number of assessment tasks which may include short written knowledge tests; discussions; compiling portfolio of evidence; projects; case studies; research; written reports; participating in practical activities such as demonstrations, roleplays and presentations.

To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.

Students may also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning if they can demonstrate prior learning or work experience that aligns with the competencies of the qualification. Applicants must submit appropriate supporting evidence, which may include resumes, references, portfolios, or previous qualifications, as specified in SCCM’s RPL Kit for this qualification. The RPL process will be assessed by a qualified assessor to determine eligibility for recognition.
Where RPL or credit transfer is granted, the overall course duration and training schedule will be adjusted accordingly, and students will be issued a revised Training Plan outlining the units exempted and the revised study timeline.

If a Student has an Australian VET qualification and the units are equivalent to the units delivered, the Student will be granted a Direct Credit Transfer.

Qualified trainers/assessors will manage this process following our Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy and procedure. This sets out how the process is administered and the adjustment to course duration and course fees.

Education Pathway:

Students who RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design may pursue further education in the civil construction and engineering fields. Potential higher education pathways include relevant Advanced Diploma qualifications or Bachelor-level degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related disciplines.

Career Pathway:

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:

• Civil Draftsperson
• Engineering Technician
• Quantity Surveyor (Assistant level)
• Technical Officer (Civil Engineering)

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 20 units of competency, consisting of 20 elective units. 

After completion of this course and all assessments, you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised Qualification RII50520 – Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete this course.

All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:

Students can also enrolled in our RII packaged course offer (Diploma leading to Advanced Diploma of RII)  within the standard duration of 2.5 years (130 weeks)