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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Duration:2.5 years
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Intake:February
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Course code:21953VIC
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CRICOS:073609G
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Fees:A$5975.00 per semester
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This information is for international students.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
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
English language requirements
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.How to apply for this course
If you have questions about your application, you can:
- speak to a staff member. Phone +61 3 9919 1164, press 1 and follow the voice prompts
- make an online enquiry
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164
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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.