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Civil Construction Design Pathway Program

Quick Course Facts:

Duration: 108 weeks (84 study + 24 breaks)

Tuition Fee: $AUD 31,250
Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000
Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Location: Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, on campus

Overview

This Civil Construction Design Pathway Program combines two nationally recognised qualifications — the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design — to provide a complete academic and practical foundation for a successful career in civil design and infrastructure development. 

Students will gain advanced technical, design, and project management skills to plan, design, and coordinate civil works projects, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, and large-scale infrastructure. 
The pathway is ideal for those seeking to develop from entry-level design roles to senior management and leadership positions within the civil construction industry. 

Occupational Titles

  1. Civil Designer
  2. Senior Civil Designer
  3. Design Manager
  4. Project Engineer 

Skills You’ll Learn 

  1. Use computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  2. Prepare detailed civil designs for drainage, foundations, and structural works
  3. Apply engineering mathematics and technical drawing principles 
  4. Manage project time, cost, and quality systems 
  5. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams 
  6. Apply safe design principles and manage WHS risks 

Your Career Opportunities 

Graduates of this pathway program can pursue a wide range of professional and technical roles, including: 

  1. Senior Civil Designer 
  2. Project Engineer 
  3. Design Coordinator 
  4. Design Manager 
  5. Engineering Technician 

Location 

📍 Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 

Study Structure

Course Structure 

This program integrates both qualifications over a single continuous study plan, allowing for progressive skill development from the Diploma to the Advanced Diploma level. 

Duration: 108 weeks (84 weeks study + 24 weeks breaks) 
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face on campus 

Included Qualifications: 

  • RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design 
  • RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design 

Fees and Scholarships

  1. Tuition Fee: $AUD 31,250 
  2. Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000 
  3. Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable) 

Pathway Benefits

  1. Save time and tuition by completing both qualifications in a streamlined program 
  2. Develop technical, managerial, and leadership skills for long-term career growth 
  3. Build a portfolio of civil design projects recognised across the Australian industry 
  4. Gain nationally recognised qualifications that support migration and professional registration pathways 

Career Outcomes

Graduates are equipped for roles in both public and private sectors, including: 
Senior Civil Designer | Project Engineer | Design Manager | Civil Construction Supervisor