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Qualification details

RII60509 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to RII60513 - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design 13/Nov/2013

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 29/May/2013
(View details for release 2) 21/Mar/2012
(View details for release 1) 22/Jun/2011

Units of competency

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BSBPMG609A - Direct procurement and contracting for a project programDirect procurement and contracting for a project programSupersededN/A
RIICWD509A - Prepare detailed design of urban roadsPrepare detailed design of urban roadsSupersededN/A
BSBWOR502A - Ensure team effectivenessEnsure team effectivenessSupersededN/A
BSBMGT608B - Manage innovation and continuous improvementManage innovation and continuous improvementSupersededN/A
BSBPMG605A - Direct quality management of a project programDirect quality management of a project programSupersededN/A
RIICWD535A - Prepare detailed design of civil timber structuresPrepare detailed design of civil timber structuresSupersededN/A
RIICWD533A - Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structuresPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structuresSupersededN/A
RIICWD536A - Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structuresPrepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structuresSupersededN/A
BSBPMG608A - Direct risk management of a project programDirect risk management of a project programSupersededN/A
RIICWD534A - Prepare detailed design of civil steel structuresPrepare detailed design of civil steel structuresSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3122-13 Civil Engineering Technician 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0309 Civil Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Engineering Design,Civil Construction 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Senior Civil Construction Designer 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 02/Sep/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3122-13 Civil Engineering Technician 02/Sep/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0309 Civil Engineering 02/Sep/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 411 Advanced Diploma 02/Sep/2009 
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Modification History

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Description

The Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design reflects the role of senior civil works designers or para-professional designers who support 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.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

  • provide clear and direct feedback
  • listen carefully to instructions and information
  • read and interpret project plans and safety signs
  • calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
  • complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
  • negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
  • negotiate project details with clients
  • network with other professionals working in the same field

Teamwork

  • plan and lead team performance and operations
  • coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
  • work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion
  • provide feedback and advice to staff
  • lead site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

  • re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
  • manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities
  • work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
  • manage the ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones

Initiative and enterprise

  • act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
  • identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
  • encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance

Planning and organising

  • manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
  • identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
  • ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
  • ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes

Self-management

  • take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
  • understand the standard of work expected at the work site
  • proactively manage team performance
  • develop trust and confidence in staff and customers

Learning

  • be willing to learn new ways of working
  • seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
  • understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures
  • lead change and continuous improvement processes
  • manage learning and development plans
  • prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions

Technology

  • apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
  • operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
  • use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
  • computer technology is used to monitor and communicate project status
  • use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

Packaging Rules

Requirements for completion of the qualification 

The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Successful completion of twelve (12) units made up of:

  • five (5) Core units
  • seven (7) elective units made up of:
  • at least four (4) units from the Group A General Management units listed
  • at least one (1) unit from the Group B Design units listed
  • up to two (2) units, from this or any other Training Package or accredited course at any level

Units of competency chosen must

  • be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
  • reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
  • in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package

The units chosen to satisfy the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design must be additional to the Units of Competency achieved to satisfy the Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.

Core units of competency  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBOHS607B

Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk

BSBPMG608A

Direct risk management of a project program

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

RIICWD601A

Manage the civil works design process

RIIQUA601A

Establish and maintain a quality system

Group A Elective Units – General Management 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBMGT608B

Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBMGT617A

Develop and implement a business plan

BSBPMG601A

Direct the integration of projects

BSBPMG602A

Direct the scope of a project program

BSBPMG603A

Direct time management of a project program

BSBPMG604A

Direct cost management of a project program

BSBPMG605A

Direct quality management of a project program

BSBPMG606A

Direct human resource management of a project program

BSBPMG607A

Direct communications management of a project program

BSBPMG609A

Direct procurement and contracting for a project program

BSBSMB405B

Monitor and manage small business operations

RIIBEF601A

Conduct business negotiations

RIIBEF604A

Conduct feasibility study

Group B Elective Units – Design Units 

Unit code

Unit title

RIICWD507A

Prepare detailed geotechnical design

RIICWD509A

Prepare detailed design of urban roads

RIICWD510A

Prepare detailed design of busways

RIICWD512A

Prepare detailed design of motorways and interchanges

RIICWD520A

Prepare detailed design of rigid pavements

RIICWD526A

Prepare detailed traffic analysis

RIICWD528A

Prepare detailed design of traffic management systems

RIICWD532A

Prepare detailed design of tunnels

RIICWD533A

Prepare detailed design of civil concrete structures

RIICWD534A

Prepare detailed design of civil steel structures

RIICWD535A

Prepare detailed design of civil timber structures

RIICWD536A

Prepare detailed design of civil masonry, crib and gabion structures