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Diploma of Building Design
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University : Canberra Institute of Technology - TAFE Canberra
Location : Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Course Level: Diploma
Tution Fees : AUD - 6850 Per Sem
Duration : 1.5 Years
Language : English
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In this holistic and skills focused building design course you will gain the skills to work in an architectural practice or building design company. You will learn to prepare detailed drawings and specification documentation that meet building regulations, specifications and construction techniques using the latest software programs. The course will give you a sound understanding of energy efficiency, safety, ergonomics and sustainable design. Projects ranging from Residential to Commercial will give you an appreciation for the design principles of form, materials and finishes and the design process.
Course Subjects
Diploma of Building Design
CRICOS: 081266C | National ID: CPP50911
| National ID | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CPPBDN5011A | Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings |
| Studio small-scale building design (This subject achieves the following national unit of competency—CPPBDN5009A Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building projects) |
Electives - complete 10 of 14 subjects (not all electives will be offered each semester)
| National ID | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN5007A | Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects |
| CPPBDN5002A | Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
| CPPBDN5017A | Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software |
| 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 |
| CPCCSV5013A | Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings |
| CPPBDN5016A | Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs |
| MSFID5001 | Design residential interiors |
| CPPACC5011A | Prepare a concept design for accessible building work |
| MSFID5005 | Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space |
| Studio non-residential (This subject achieves the following national unit of competency—CPPBDN5015A Produce compliant client approved working drawings for non-residential buildings) | |
| CPPACC5006A | Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout |
| CPPBDN5006A | Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs |
| CPPBDN5004A | Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
Eligibility
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent OR Adult Entry | Students must also have basic computing skills and meet one of the following English requirements: IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0) | TOEFL iBT - 46 | PTE Academic - 42 (minimum of 36 in each band) | TOEFL PBT - 527.
Exams Required
| EXAM | Min. Marks | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) | 5.5 | With no individual band less than 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT) | 46 | |
| TOEFL Paper based | 42 | minimum of 36 in each band |
| PTE Academic | 527 |
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