RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
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RII60520 · NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING · RTO 46222

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Design the infrastructure Australia builds next — 100% online, while you work.
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STUDY MODE100% onlineLive classes via MS Teams
DURATION52 or 104 weeksIncluding holidays
FEESFrom $13,500Up to 25% scholarship
NEXT INTAKE7 September 2026Monthly intakes
COURSE CODERII60520Nationally recognised
DELIVERED BYRTO 46222Pegasus International College
ONE QUALIFICATION. TWELVE UNITS. THE SOFTWARE THE INDUSTRY RUNS ON — ALL INCLUDED.

Overview

The RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design teaches you to prepare detailed designs of civil steel and concrete structures, manage design processes, and produce drafting-office-standard drawings. Whether you're on the tools today, in a site role, or starting fresh — it's your pathway into the drafting office, without giving up your income while you get there.

◆Taught by practising engineers — trainers with 10–15+ years at world-leading design consultancies, with stadium, rail and university projects behind them.
◆AutoCAD & Revit included — full software access for your whole course, no licences to buy.
◆Real project portfolio — graduate with working drawings that support a CDR report and job applications.
Pegasus trainer working in Revit
12 UNITS. THREE THEMES.

Course plan — Units of study

Design & Drafting

RIICWD534EPrepare detailed design of civil steel structures
RIICWD533EPrepare detailed design of civil concrete structures
RIICWD601EManage civil works design processes
MEM30005Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Project Management & Leadership

BSBPMG530Manage project scope
BSBPMG632Manage program risk
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams

Safety & Quality

BSBPMG532Manage project quality
RIIQUA601EEstablish and maintain a quality system
BSBWHS616Apply safe design principles to control WHS risks
WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO DO WHEN YOU GRADUATE

Learning outcomes

01Prepare detailed designs of civil steel and concrete structures to Australian standards
02Produce drafting-office-standard drawings and models in AutoCAD and Revit
03Manage civil works design processes from brief to issued drawings
04Apply safe design principles and quality systems to civil projects
05Lead teams and manage project scope, risk and quality in a design environment
06Build a project portfolio that supports a CDR-based skills assessment
SOFTWARE YOU'LL MASTER

Why Study at Pegasus?

AutoCAD and Revit access comes with enrolment — no licences to buy while you're enrolled and studying with us.
3D structural model on screen
RevitINCLUDED
Full access for your whole course — model civil and structural designs the way modern consultancies do.
2D CAD technical drawing on screen
AutoCADINCLUDED
2D and 3D drafting — the baseline skill of every drafting office.
Coordinated BIM model on screen
BIM fundamentalsINCLUDED
The coordination language of modern design teams.
WHO CAN ENROL

Entry requirements

No prior drafting experience is required. A short pre-training review during enrolment confirms this course is the right fit for you.

Academic background

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent — or an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Mature-age applicants with relevant work experience are also considered.

Age

You must be 18 years or older at course commencement.

Language, literacy & numeracy

A short LLN assessment is completed during enrolment to make sure you're set up to succeed.

Technology

A Windows laptop or PC capable of running AutoCAD and Revit (Revit runs on Windows only), reliable internet, and a webcam for live MS Teams classes.

USI & identification

A Unique Student Identifier and 100 points of ID — we'll help you arrange a USI if you don't have one.

WHERE IT LEADS — AND WHAT IT PAYS

Career outcomes

Senior Designer or Modeller

Leading projects and a team of 4–5, mentoring junior drafters, and owning delivery.

$135–140ksenior roles advertised on SEEK

Structural / Civil Designer or Modeller

Technical support to design engineers and project managers, building detailed models.

$80–95ktypical national salary range

Structural / Civil Drafter

Precise technical drawings and plans for civil and structural projects.

$87,500average for advertised roles on SEEK

Junior Draftsperson

Preparing design documents inside a drafting or engineering office.

$65–80ktypical starting range on SEEK
Source: SEEK salary guide and SEEK job-ad data, 2026. Figures are market averages, not guaranteed outcomes.
A RECOGNISED PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY

Graduates can apply for skills assessment as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson.

Your project portfolio from this course supports the CDR report that assessment requires.

Engineers Australia ↗ VETASSESS ↗
PATHWAYS & FURTHER STUDY

An AQF Advanced Diploma — recognised Australia-wide.

Every unit you complete is nationally recognised and recorded against your Unique Student Identifier (USI) — so if you continue studying anywhere in Australia, you won't be required to complete those units again.

Complete a unit→On your USI for life→Never repeat it
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Recognition, Credits & RPL

Nationally Recognised Training Australian Qualifications Framework

Nationally recognised training

RII60520 is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework, delivered by Pegasus International College (RTO 46222) and listed on training.gov.au.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Already work in civil construction, drafting or engineering? Your skills and experience can be formally assessed against course units — shortening your study time.

Credit transfer

Completed matching units with another RTO? They transfer — you won't repeat what you've already done.

TWO WAYS TO PACE IT

Course fees

Flexible payment plans spread your tuition across your study period — and a scholarship assessment can change these numbers significantly.

1-YEAR COURSE
$13,500
≈ $260 / week over 52 weeks
The faster pace — full focus, quicker into the drafting office.
2-YEAR COURSE
$23,500
≈ $226 / week over 104 weeks
A lighter weekly load — built around a full-time job.
SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 25% scholarship

Assessed on your previous study and work experience.

PICK A START DATE

Intake dates

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HOW TO ENROL

Five steps from enquiry to first class

STEP 1Complete the enrolment form
STEP 2Provide 100 points of ID plus your USI
STEP 3Short pre-training review and LLN assessment
STEP 4Pay a deposit to secure your place
STEP 5Orientation, then classes begin via MS Teams
STAY CONNECTED

Industry connections

Pegasus maintains strong links with engineering consultancies, industry organisations and government bodies — and their involvement shapes this course.
Employers and practising professionals have contributed to the development and ongoing improvement of this course. Their involvement ensures it remains relevant to your needs as a graduate — and to the needs of your future employers.
Our trainers are practising industry professionals with extensive experience and contact networks. Integrated into teaching and learning, this enriches your learning environment — and your networks.
Assessments are project-based and modelled on real design-office work, with guest speakers bringing current industry practice straight into class.
When you graduate, one-to-one resume help, mock interviews and industry introductions turn those connections into real opportunities.
Sakshi, Pegasus graduate
SUCCESS STORIES
"Thanks to the skills, confidence, and project portfolio I built during my studies, I received a Positive Skills Assessment as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson from Engineers Australia."
"The course is highly comprehensive, practical, and delivered by trainers who genuinely go above and beyond to make sure students understand the essential engineering and drafting skills needed for the industry. Coming from a non-civil background, I was initially unsure if I would be able to keep up, but the trainers and staff consistently supported me, guided me, and believed in me every step of the way. Completing this course has taken me a step closer to my Australian migration pathway, and I'm truly grateful for the support!"
SakshiPegasus Graduate · November 2025
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Acknowledgement of Country

Pegasus International College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters across Australia on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — including the students and staff of our college community.