UndergraduateArchitecture
Diploma of Building Design
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Building Design is designed for professionals who want to work as an architectural draftsperson or building designer. Developed in close consultation with the building design and architecture industry, you will gain the expertise that employers are looking for.
Learn the essential project management skills needed to research construction materials and methods, and consult and deliver small-scale building design solutions in the residential, industrial and commercial building sectors.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
18 terms of coursework
- Packaging Rules
- To achieve this qualification
- competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency consisting of 9 core and 3 elective units. Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- all three units from the electives listed below
- or two units from the electives listed below
- any current accredited course provided the unit contributes to a valid
- industry-supported vocational outcome and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification
- Core Units
- BSBESB402- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- CPCCBC4015- Prepare specifications for all construction works
- CPPBDN5101- Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
- CPPBDN5102- Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPPBDN5103- Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- CPPBDN5104- Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- CPPBDN5105- Evaluate construction materials and methods for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- CPPBDN5106- Determine compliance requirements for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- CPPBDN5107- Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects
- BSBPMG426- Apply project risk management techniques
- CPPBDN5109- Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
- CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
- Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
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