CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design

Have you always dreamed about becoming a building designer, and applying your creativity to the built environment? This qualification could be just what you have been looking for.

The CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design is a nationally accredited training course that teaches you the skills required to design small scale buildings. And may require you to work on a variety of projects including high rise commercial projects under the supervision of a registered architect.

The role of the building designer includes identifying project parameters, developing client briefs and concepts for sustainable building designs, documentation processes and liaison with project stakeholders.

Building design graduates will be expected to understand how to utilise building information modelling software (BIM – 3D CAD) that is current industry standard, how to produce drawings and documentation required by clients for the planning and building approval process.

As a building designer, you will be required to carry out research and apply relevant information to drawings and reports from other professionals, including compliance requirements relevant to the specific projects.

You will also be required to provide administrative support for design projects, including data collection and storage, and file management.

CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design : Online

Course Duration: Flexible, Self Paced

(equivalent to 3 years Part Time)

Course intake: Daily enrolments

Course information:

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Who can I potentially work for:

Architects	Developers
Building Designers	Builders
Interior Designers	Self employed

Licensing and Legislation

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building designers in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
This course provides fundamental skills that offers the student many opportunities on its own. However, for those wishing to further their studies they can use this course as a stepping stone into architecture, project management or interior design.

CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design

Upon successful completion of 17 units of competency, students will be issued a CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design. Where a student withdraws prior to the completion of the diploma they will be issued a Statement of Attainment for all units that they have successfully completed if all due fees have been paid

Units of competency

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

• CPPBDN5001 Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects

• CPPBDN5003 Research compliance requirements for small-scale residentialbuilding design projects

• CPPBDN5005 Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale residential building design projects

• CPPBDN5008 Develop concepts for small-scale building design projects and finalise solutions with clients

• CPPBDN5009 Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale residential building design projects

• CPPBDN5011 Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings

• CPPBDN5002 Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects

• CPPBDN5004 Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects

• CPPBDN5006 Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale non-residential design projects

• CPPBDN5007 Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects

• CPPBDN5010 Negotiate and finalise planning approval for small-scale building design projects

• CPPBDN5012 Produce and present 3-D models of small-scale building designs

• CPPBDN5016 Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs

• CPPBDN5017A Produce 2-D building design drawings using CAD software

• CPPACC5011 Prepare a concept design for accessible building work

• MSFID4009 Research architectural styles and movements

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone interested in having a better understanding of the building processes and technologies applied to architecture and building design.

Entry Requirments

Students wishing to enrol in the CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design will require year 12 or its equivalent, in English and Maths. If they have neither they will be required to complete an LLN Assessment

Course Duration

The course is conducted over 18 months (full time) / 3 years (part time). Students who are progressing but do not complete within 36 months may apply for an extension of up to 12 months.

For students that have successfully completed CPP40115 Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting it is expected that it will take 6 months (full time) / 1 year (part time) to complete this Diploma.

Study Load

Over the duration of the course it is expected that students will need to complete a minimum load of 1800 hours this includes formal work such as reading, and assessments as well as self guided research (25 hours per week recommended to complete course in 1.5 years)