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Diploma of Building Design - CPP50921
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification reflects the role of drafters who apply their skills to diverse building design projects. Practitioners further develop their drafting expertise and design capabilities to design, draft and document plans, specifications and documentation for buildings of all classifications, as defined in the NCC, to a maximum floor area of 2,000 m2, excluding those of Type A construction. Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions. Practitioners work without supervision and may specialise in residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations.Licensing requirements apply to building design in some states or territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Subjects
- Apply project risk management techniques
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Produce building information modelling for building design projects
- Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- Determine compliance requirements for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- Prepare specifications for all construction works
- Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects
- Research and develop business plans
- Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
- Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- Produce rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs
- Evaluate construction materials and methods for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
- Design timber-framed buildings
- Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
- Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
- Prepare specifications for all construction works
Standard entry requirements
Entry points which demonstrate a candidate\u2019s potential to undertake the CPP50920 Diploma of Building Design are:CPP40115 Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting, orCPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting, or52757WA Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting, orDemonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP40120 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Ultimo College, Main Campus | No |
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