RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Formal recognition for senior civil works designers and para-professional designers who design complex civil infrastructure projects supporting professional engineers.

Overview

Get recognised for the senior civil works design experience you already have. The RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is a nationally recognised qualification for para-professional designers who support professional engineers on complex civil infrastructure projects, from initial site requirements through to detailed design solutions. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), ATSR guides you through converting your on-the-job design, risk management and quality expertise into evidence for this formal qualification, which is assessed and issued by a partner Registered Training Organisation.

Career Opportunities

Senior Civil Construction Designer

Leads the design of complex civil infrastructure projects, providing high-level technical support to professional engineers.

Civil Design Para-professional

Initiates solutions to technical design problems and manages broad, specialised civil works design activities.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Design Expertise RecognitionFormal recognition of your senior civil works design experience through a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma.

Career ProgressionPositions you for senior civil design leadership roles and supports pathways toward professional engineering recognition.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Reach Community College Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 40747

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45879

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Civil works design plans, drawings or specifications you have prepared or contributed to
Project briefs or scope documents outlining client site requirements you have worked from
Design software or CAD output (models, drawings or plans) demonstrating your design work
Safe design reports or WHS risk control plans you have developed for a design project
Program or project risk management documentation you have prepared or maintained
Records of technical design problems you identified and the solutions you initiated
Quality system records or procedures you have established or maintained
Team management or team effectiveness reports showing your role leading a design team
Meeting minutes or design review records showing your role managing the design process

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

Work samples, reports or design plans authored by the applicant
Supervisor or client testimonials
Meeting minutes or rosters showing their role
Professional development records

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

6,800Employed

40Median Age

92%Full-Time Employment Share

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Full-Time Employment Share)

Industry Average Salary

$1,730Median per week

$89,960Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design through RPL without full-time study?

Yes, if you've been working at a senior level in civil design, that experience can be formally assessed against the Advanced Diploma instead of you completing a full course. ATSR supports you through the evidence-gathering process, and the formal assessment is carried out by our partner RTO.

What evidence do you need for RPL at Advanced Diploma level in civil design?

You need evidence that shows senior-level design responsibility, such as civil works design plans, drawings or specifications you've prepared or contributed to, project briefs or scope documents you've worked from, and records of the design software or CAD systems you use. The assessor looks for evidence across the higher-level complexity expected of an advanced diploma.

Is an RPL Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design the same as one earned through study?

Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO whichever pathway you take. RPL doesn't produce a different or lesser credential — it's a formally recognised route to the same qualification.

Can RPL help a designer move into a senior civil design role leading complex projects?

An Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design through RPL gives you the same qualification behind senior civil construction designer and civil design para-professional roles, which involve leading complex infrastructure design work. It formally recognises design leadership experience you've already built on real projects, supporting professional engineers at a higher level.

Secure your status as a certified civil construction design professional today

Turn your civil design experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma qualification.