Diploma of Building Design
National ID: CPP50911 | State ID: D772
This qualification applies to building designers who undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except Construction Type A buildings. Building designers may specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, heritage restorations and additions or renovations; or they may also undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent |
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) |
Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to work in residential projects, commercial and industrial projects or service outlets and warehouses.
Study pathway
Graduate Certificate in Building Design
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Semester 1
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
24 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
| CPPBDN5009A |
Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building design projects |
| CPPBDN5011A |
Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings |
| CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CPCCBC4015A |
Prepare specifications for all construction works |
| CPCCSV5013A |
Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings |
| CPPACC5011A |
Prepare a concept design for accessible building work |
| CPPBDN5002A |
Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
| CPPBDN5004A |
Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
| CPPBDN5007A |
Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects |
| 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 |
| CPPBDN5015A |
Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for non-residential buildings |
| CPPBDN5017A |
Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Semester 2
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
24 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| 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 |
| CPPBDN5009A |
Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building design projects |
| CPPBDN5011A |
Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings |
| CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CPCCBC4015A |
Prepare specifications for all construction works |
| CPCCSV5013A |
Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings |
| CPPACC5011A |
Prepare a concept design for accessible building work |
| CPPBDN5002A |
Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
| CPPBDN5004A |
Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects |
| CPPBDN5007A |
Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects |
| 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 |
| CPPBDN5015A |
Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for non-residential buildings |
| CPPBDN5017A |
Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Building and Construction
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