South Regional TAFE
4 Semesters
Develop advanced building design skills to create compliant designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This diploma prepares you for a professional career in building design with expertise in digital modeling, construction compliance, and project management.
You must have completed WACE General or ATAR (minimum C grades) as a school leaver, or equivalent qualifications as a non-school leaver. Alternatively, completion of Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting, Certificate IV in Residential Drafting, or equivalent is required. You need well-developed communication skills, spatial awareness, creativity, analytical thinking, computer proficiency, and attention to detail. Competency in written and spoken English is essential, and you must be able to access online components via computer.
Core units include: Establishing legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures; Preparing specifications for construction works; Producing digital 3D models of building designs; Producing compliant designs for Class 1, 10, and Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys; Preparing drawings for planning and building approval; Evaluating construction materials and methods; Determining compliance requirements; and Managing contracts for small-scale building design projects. Elective units cover accessible building design, timber-framed building design, and sustainability solutions for building projects.
South Regional TAFE is a recognized training provider offering industry-aligned VET qualifications. The course is delivered by experienced educators at established campuses with access to modern computer facilities and learning resource centers. The program emphasizes practical skills development, employability competencies, and pathways to professional practice in the building design industry.
Upon completion, you will be qualified for roles in architectural drafting and building design. Career opportunities include positions as a Building Designer, Architectural Draughtsperson, or Design Technician in architectural firms, construction companies, and design consultancies. You may specialize in residential, commercial, public, or industrial projects, with potential to advance to senior design roles or establish your own building design practice.