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Diploma of Civil Construction Design
- Perth, Australia
- 2, 1.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Senior design qualification in civil construction.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Civil Construction Design Advanced Diploma. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in engineering and construction.
Career outcomes
- Engineering associate
- Civil draftsperson
- Higher education pathway
Curriculum
- 104-week course of 12 units (5 core
- 7 elective). Core units cover safe design to control WHS risk
- Quality systems
- Program risk
- Civil works design processes and team effectiveness. Electives include concrete structures
- Geotechnical
- Urban road and tunnel design
- Supervision leadership
- Project time and innovation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aged 18 or over; Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution; Advanced diplomas and some diplomas require the matching prior diploma or Certificate III; IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; A language
- Literacy and numeracy test or interview may be required.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over; The matching Diploma (e.g. RII50520 for Adv Dip Civil Construction Design; SIT50422 for Adv Dip Hospitality Management; A BSB Diploma or Advanced Diploma, Or two years' relevant workplace experience, For Adv Dip Leadership and Management); Advanced Diploma of IT: Year 12 or Certificate III or higher
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $3,500, $12,667 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,500 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Perth |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Building and Construction |
| Department | Engineering and Built Environment |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96,72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2, 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $3,500, $12,667 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $1,500 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 95.