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CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design

CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design

National ID CPP50921 State ID BGI3

Build on the skills obtained in the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

This course covers principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for this booming industry.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesPerth.

When Semester 1, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Build on the skills obtained in the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

The Diploma of Building Design builds on the skills obtained in the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting and provides more drafting and design experience in Revit (CAD software) for residential and commercial small-scale building projects.

You will cover principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for design projects and occupational health and safety requirements for this booming industry.

Once you've completed this Diploma 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.

  • Identify and produce estimated costs
  • Prepare concept designs and specifications
  • Produce and present 3-D models
  • Research and create client approved designs and drawings that are compliant
  • Research the best construction materials and methods for building and construction projects

I have the following attributes:

  • Spatial awareness and creativity
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Comfortable working with computers
  • Good time management skills
  • Analytical skills and critical thinking 
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Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $65.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $65.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
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
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CPPBDN5109 Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5110 Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
CPPBDN6106 Produce building information modelling for building design projects

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