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CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design

  • Diploma

Advance your career as a building designer or draftsperson with this qualification, enhancing your drafting and design skills in Revit for residential and commercial projects. Learn about energy-efficient design, sustainability, and compliance with building codes and regulations.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
BGI3, 108210D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$15,014 per year / $15,014 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Further your career as a building designer or draftsperson with this qualification. This course will advance your drafting and design skills in Revit (CAD software) for residential and commercial small-scale building projects. Learn how to identify and produce estimated costs, prepare concept designs and specifications, produce 3D models, create client approved designs and drawings that are compliant, and research the best construction materials and methods for building and construction projects.

During your studies you will learn the principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for design projects and the occupational health and safety requirements for this booming industry. On completion of this qualification you will be able to apply your skills to diverse building design projects which may incorporate residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations.

The course structure is based on construction and drafting skills to National Building Codes, Australian Standards and Local Planning Regulations so you should consider if these regulations are applicable in your own country.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (or equivalent) is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Further your career as a building designer or draftsperson with this qualification. This course will advance your drafting and design skills in Revit (CAD software) for residential and commercial small-scale building projects. Learn how to identify and produce estimated costs, prepare concept designs and specifications, produce 3D models, create client approved designs and drawings that are compliant, and research the best construction materials and methods for building and construction projects.

During your studies you will learn the principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for design projects and the occupational health and safety requirements for this booming industry. On completion of this qualification you will be able to apply your skills to diverse building design projects which may incorporate residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations.

The course structure is based on construction and drafting skills to National Building Codes, Australian Standards and Local Planning Regulations so you should consider if these regulations are applicable in your own country.

Career pathways

  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Building Designer

Course structure

Core units
  • BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  • CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction works
  • CPPBDN5101Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
  • CPPBDN5102Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • CPPBDN5103Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
  • CPPBDN5104Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
  • CPPBDN5105Evaluate construction materials and methods for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
  • CPPBDN5106Determine compliance requirements for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
  • CPPBDN5107Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects
Elective units
  • CPPBDN5109Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
  • CPPBDN5110Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
  • CPPBDN6106Produce building information modelling for building design projects

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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