Advanced Diploma of
Civil Construction Design
Advanced Diploma of CivilConstructionDesign
National Course Code: RII60520
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.
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
National Course Code: RII60520
CRICOS Course Code: 116540H
Course Duration: 104 Weeks (including holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9, 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Onshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee:  AUD 16,500
Material Fee: AUD 1,500
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
International Offshore Student Fees
Tuition Fee: AUD 27,500
Material Fee: AUD 1,500
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
| Code | Title | SUPERSIDE OR NOT |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG632 | Manage Program Risk (Core) | Current |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage Team Effectiveness (CORE) | Current |
| BSBWHS616 | Apply Safe Design principles to Control WHS risks (CORE) | Current |
| RIICWD601E | Manage Civil Works design Process (CORE) | Current |
| RIIQUA601E | Establish and maintain a Quality Sysytem (Core) | Current |
| BSBPMG530 | Mange Project Scope Manage Project Scope | Current |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage Project Time | Current |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage Project Quality | Current |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage Project Cost | Current |
| RIICWD533E | Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures (E) | Current |
| RIICWD534E | Prepare detailed design of Civil Steel Structures (E) | Current |
| RIICWD535E | Preapre Detailed design of Civil Timber Structures (E) | Current |
Education Pathway
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
Higher Education programs with other education providers within the civil construction design sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Employment Pathway
Once students have successfully completed RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, they can apply for various roles across Civil Construction, Engineering Design
Entry Requirements International Students
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students, and Melbourne College of Business and Technology requires that students are able to provide evidence that they
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 6.0 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLND test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
MCBT will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Digital Test (LLNDD)
All students wanting to study at MCBT are required to undertake LLNDD Test prior to enrolment. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.
Although a student is expected to have pre-developed LLNDD skills achieved through the prior qualification, still College will assess the student’s LLND skills to ensure that the student possesses sound LLNDD skills to complete the course successfully; therefore, students will be required to undertake LLNDD assessment.
LLNDD test will be conducted using an ACSF mapped online LLNDD assessment tool – LLND Robot. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLNDD) according to the following qualification:
Students are required to achieve the expected level of performance level as per the required level. Where a student does not achieve the required LLND scores for the qualification into which they are seeking enrolment, another opportunity and LLND support* will be provided to the student.
*LLND support-If students do not meet the recommended English and/or LLND requirements, students will be referred for additional support, which will be provided by the College with ACSF Support Plan, or students may also be asked to take further Language, literacy, numeracy training, such as ELICOS programs to ensure that students are provided with support and proper guidance.
Note: MCBT does not:
• guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
• guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
• claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by MCBT
Computer literacy requirements
All students enrolling on this course at MCBT must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre Enrolment Form provided along with the Application form.
Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with a basic computer using support. Students can contact MCBT for any further information or assistance.
Materials and Equipment Required
MCBT will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher.
Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All students are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform.
We are fully committed to remain transparent on the mode of delivery, resources available to students, methods of assessment and how any practical components will be managed. We ensure that:
● Students are treated fairly and reasonably.
● Any adjustments to courses are transparent and communicated clearly to students.
● All adjustments to course delivery, the process for informing and seeking students’ consent, and information relevant to individual students is documented and retained.
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
- Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
- Have successfully students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
International students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology in identifying students’ needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.