Diploma of Building Design

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Average Course Fee: $11305

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

This qualification applies to building designers who undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except Construction Type A buildings.

Building designers may specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, heritage restorations and additions or renovations; or they may also undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses.

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Improved Work Status

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Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

37.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Professionals

9.6%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

34.4%

Construction

23.8%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

12.8%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,077.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units 10 elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: all 10 units from Group A OR a choice of elective units making up the required 10, consisting of 6 or more units from Group A and: between 1 and 4 units from Group B up to 2 units from qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome CPPBDN8007A Manage the design of Type A constructions from CPP80113 Graduate Certificate in Building Design, in order to accept projects in jurisdictions where there is no licensing limitation on the types of construction projects to which building designers may contribute.

Core units
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPPBDN5001A	Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects
CPPBDN5003A	Research compliance requirements for small-scale residential building design projects
CPPBDN5005A	Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5008A	Develop concepts for small-scale building design projects and finalise solutions with clients
CPPBDN5009A	Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5011A	Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings

Group A elective units
CPCCBC4015A	Prepare specifications for all construction works
CPCCSV5013A	Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings
CPPBDN5002A	Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects
CPPBDN5004A	Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects
CPPBDN5006A	Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs
CPPBDN5007A	Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5010A	Negotiate and finalise planning approval for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5012A	Produce and present 3-D models of small-scale building designs
CPPBDN5013A	Develop and collaborate on building information models for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5014A	Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes
CPPBDN5015A	Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for non-residential buildings
CPPBDN5016A	Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs
CPPBDN5017A	Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software

Group B elective units
BSBCUS501	Manage quality customer service
BSBWHS503	Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWRT401	Write complex documents
CPCCBC4025A	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CPCCBC5005A	Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPPACC5006A	Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout
CPPACC5011A	Prepare a concept design for accessible building work
CPPACC5012A	Prepare a design brief for accessible building work
CPPCMN4002B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
MSFID5014	Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

37.7%

21.4%

9.6%

Industries

34.4%

23.8%

12.8%

Financial Assistance

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