BEST CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN COURSE IN AUSTRALIA: DIPLOMA OF CIVIL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN IN MELBOURNE



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.

This course is designed for individuals from different academic and cultural backgrounds with no prior experience who want to enter the Civil Construction Industry as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson. This course will enable them to meet their job requirements in the Civil Construction Industry.

WHY CHOOSE WMIT?

Recognised Training Provider within the Civil Construction Education Space

West Melbourne Institute of Technology delivers the Diploma of Civil Construction Design under a nationally approved training framework, ensuring that all units meet current Australian qualification standards. The institute has established itself as a consistent provider of vocational courses across technical and community-based disciplines. Students enrolling in this program can be confident that their training aligns with industry expectations and is issued by an organisation operating under regulated compliance requirements.

Trainers with Direct Experience in Civil Construction Design Delivery

The teaching staff assigned to this qualification bring practical understanding from roles where design documentation, compliance drafting and structural detailing formed part of their day-to-day responsibilities. Rather than presenting content in abstract form, trainers reference actual workflows used in consulting firms or contractor environments. This allows learners to see how technical tasks are managed in real projects and understand the level of precision expected in professional settings.

Convenient Campus Location Supporting Consistent Attendance and Access

The program is conducted at WMIT’s Flinders Street campus, positioned within Melbourne’s central public transport network. Students can reach the training facility via major train, tram or bus routes, reducing barriers to punctual participation. The surrounding CBD setting also provides exposure to a range of commercial and administrative environments commonly associated with design and infrastructure activity.

Delivery Mode

This course will be delivered as classroom-based face-to-face training.

Delivery Location

Level 10, 474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Course Duration

This course will be delivered in 76 weeks

ACADEMIC Requirements:

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification in the Training Package, the institute’s entry requirements are as follows:

• Cert III in EAL / Academic IELTS band score of 6.0 or equivalent
• Satisfactorily completed ELICOS to at least Upper Intermediate level
• 18 years or older at commencement of course.
• Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
• Completed equivalent of Australian Year 1 qualification from any of the English-speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland

Additional Requirements:

• The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and the internet effectively for research.
• WMIT will conduct an LLN assessment of the student at the time of orientation to identify the support required by the students. This support will enable students to complete the qualification successfully within the required timeframe.



To attain the Diploma of Civil Construction Design, 20 units must be achieved, consisting of 20 elective units below:

Training Pathway:

After achieving RII50520 — Diploma of Civil Construction Design, individuals could progress to:

• RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Employment Pathway:

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a:

• Civil Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Technician

Training Arrangements

Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater to a wide variety of learning styles.

Additionally, workplace practices and environments will be regularly simulated and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with unit requirements. WMIT organises face-to-face training of 20 hours per week; all international students must attend the classes to comply with student visa conditions.

Homework tasks may include research, readings from related textbooks and continuing to work on assessment tasks. Students are provided with Learner Guides for each unit to support their learning (these are included in the course fees).

Additional Support

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment at orientation to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified, an Individual Support Plan will be developed, which may include:

• Mentoring from trainers
• Additional classes, tutorials and workshops
• Computer and technology support
• Referral to external support services
• Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person, regardless of whether support services have been required.

Assessment Arrangements

There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification, including:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Case studies
• Role Plays
• Research
• Reports



Course Credit

WMIT can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course and the subject or unit you have completed.

There is no charge to apply for Credit.

To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit. International students should be aware that if credit is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

WMIT has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course.

During the entry process and interview stage, WMIT will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined by how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL. International students should be aware that if credit is granted, the course duration will be adjusted and confirmation will be provided in writing.



Costs

Tuition Fees: $21,750.00

Admission Fee: $250.00

Material Fee: $700.00

Payment Plan

• Non-refundable enrolment deposit (prior to commencement) — $250
• 6 equal instalments of tuition fee before the start of every term

RPL Costs:

Application Fee — $250

Charge per unit of competency — $400

Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST.

Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for our Fees and Refunds Policy.

Inclusions

Unless otherwise specified, tuition fees include all training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks necessary for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.

Additional charges apply if students require:

• Additional copies of a student’s qualification/record of results and/or statement of attainment. A cost of $50 per document applies and $70 if express post is required.
• Printing costs may be required to complete assessments. Students may print and copy on campus for a cost of 15c per page; however, they may also use other printing facilities.
• Other costs (not included) to be aware of:

Please refer to the student handbook for guidance in relation to budgeting and planning.

• USB drives that students are required to use to submit their assessments. Students may bring their own or purchase nearby.
• Notebooks/pens/laptops* or other general stationery required for students to complete their work.

*A note about computers: Many homework and assessment tasks require access to a computer and the internet; therefore, it is recommended that students bring or purchase a laptop if possible.

If students don’t have their own, they can use nearby public facilities, which are listed in the Student Handbook for their convenience. It is optional for students to bring a laptop to class; some students may choose to do so to keep their notes organised, but where a computer is required for class activities, the trainer/assessor will arrange to book the college computers for class sessions.

ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE

If you would like further information about our Diploma of Civil Construction Design in Melbourne, the WMIT admissions team is available to assist. You may ask about entry requirements, delivery schedules or upcoming intakes before making a decision.

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