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National code: CPP50921 | CRICOS Code: 112055J
Pathway to
Diploma of Building Design
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (1 Year) and the Diploma of Building Design (1 Year).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 108532H | National Code: CPP40121
The Certificate IV in Residential Drafting teaches you practical skills for working effectively in a building design environment.
In this exciting course, you’ll grow your confidence using popular building design technologies with help from TAFE NSW’s highly experienced teaching staff. This includes using computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce drawings and compliant documentation, using building information modelling (BIM) capable software, and creating digital 3-D models of building designs.
During this course, you will also benefit from simulated work environments where you can practise your new skills and develop your portfolio of work to take into the industry.
Graduates of this course can go on to draftsperson roles or pursue further study to become an accredited building designer.
Subject area: Architectural StudiesENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements:
- Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $13,060 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $13,590 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 112055J | National Code: CPP50921
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.
Subject area: Architectural StudiesENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Requisite:
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $24,580 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $25,570 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 12 or equivalent
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent