22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Name: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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VU course code: 22627VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

2 years full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

VET

Location

Sunshine

Next start date

28 January 2025

Application closes

20 January 2025

Overview

Open the door to a creative and rewarding career designing buildings, with an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22627VIC at Victoria University.

You'll become proficient in the design, presentation and documentation process for residential, industrial and commercial buildings. With this qualification and the required industry experience, you will be able to register as a drafting practitioner through the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

This course builds your knowledge in the classroom, and applies that learning in hands-on tasks and industry projects.

You will develop specialist skills and knowledge in:

construction technology
design solutions and producing working drawings
building codes and compliance
designing safe and sustainable buildings
complex project management
small business planning.

: The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to design and develop architectural working drawings for the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings according to Victorian building legislation and codes, and Victorian Building Authority requirements including:

interpreting client needs through sketch and design

utilising technology to develop plans and documentation for construction methods and specifications

liaising with building surveyors and builders

negotiating with local council

understanding probable cost comparisons

processing contract administration

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) are likely to be employed as building designers, architectural assistants, building design assistants or architectural draftspersons. They may work in small and large building design, architectural and construction businesses, and apply their skill to residential and non-residential developments.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the 22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), 22 units must be completed consisting of:

22 Core Units

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Example job titles include:

building designer
architectural assistant
building design assistant
architectural draftsperson.

Job prospects are good, with employment for architectural technicians and draftspeople expected to grow 5.8% over the next 3 years, according to the Australian Government Job Outlook.

The course is also an excellent pathway to other qualifications in fields such as architecture, building surveying, engineering, project management, town planning, or interior design.

FURTHER STUDIES (PATHWAYS)

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