Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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Open the door to entry level design positions in the building industry. You’ll learn many of the skills to get you in on the ground floor:
- construction technology for residential and commercial buildings
- building codes
- designing safe and sustainable buildings
- managing complex projects
Course Essentials
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Location:Industry and Sunshine
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College:College of Engineering and Science
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Study mode:Full Time and Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus and Industry
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Course code:21953VIC
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Duration:2.5 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science
Careers
- entry-level positions in building design practice
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
The qualification will be used by Building Design Practitioner aspirants as a job ready entry level outcome.
Units and electives
To be awarded a certificate for the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), participants are required to successfully complete all 21 core units.
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- Unit code
- VPAU582
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- Unit code
- VPAU583
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- Unit code
- VPAU584
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- Unit code
- VPAU585
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- Unit code
- VPAU586
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- Unit code
- VPAU587
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- Unit code
- VPAU588
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- Unit code
- VPAU589
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- Unit code
- VPAU590
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- Unit code
- VPAU591
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- Unit code
- VPAU592
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- Unit code
- VPAU593
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- Unit code
- VPAU594
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- Unit code
- VPAU595
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- Unit code
- VPAU596
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- Unit code
- VPAU597
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- Unit code
- VPAU349
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- Unit code
- BSBOHS404B
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- Unit code
- BSBSMB404A
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- Unit code
- VU20716
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- Unit code
- VU20717
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Engineering and Science.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- School of Construction Industries
Phone: +61 3 9919 8408
Email: buildingconstruction@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
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