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Diploma of Building Design and Technology

Diploma of Building Design and Technology

Accredited course
National Code:
40356SA
State Code:
7214
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/10/2002
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1580
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Accredited Date
12/08/2002
Expiry Date
31/12/2012
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide the theory, underpinning knowledge and practical skills to produce documentation suitable for obtaining a building permit and for the on site construction of Class 2 to 9 Commercial Building Projects, building Types "B" and "C", in accordance with the provisions of Volume 1 of the Building Code of Australia.

Graduates will have developed specialist skills in:

Design;
Site Surveys;
Construction Technology;
Materials;
2D and 3D Computer Aided Drafting;
Project Administration;
Digital Presentation;
Commercial Working Drawings.

Graduates can gain employment as drafters of commercial projects (as well as residential projects) with Architects, Builders, Building Designers or Project Administrators and will be eligible to enrol in the Advanced Diploma.

Schedule
1.

CORE

Students are to complete all Core units in Group 1 and 2.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27905 LCTA Apply Drafting Office Administration Processes 50 Module
27906 Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Private Residential Dwellings (Part 1 of 2) 60 Module
27907 LCTB Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Private Residential Dwellings (Part 2 of 2) 60 Module
27908 LCTC Carry Out A Site Survey of An Existing Building 40 Module
27909 LCTD Create Technically Projected Presentation Views of Architectural Design Concepts 40 Module
27910 LCTE Evaluate Materials for Construction of Residential Dwellings 40 Module
27911 Produce 2d Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software (Part 1 of 2) 50 Module
27912 LCTF Produce 2d Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software (Part 2 of 2) 50 Module
27913 LCTG Produce Drawing Documentation for Private Residential Buildings 40 Module
27914 LCTH Produce Working Drawings for A Single Storey Private Residence 90 Module
27915 LCTK Produce Working Drawings for A Two Storey Private Residence 90 Module
27916 LCTL Provide Design Solutions for Private Residential Dwellings 40 Module
27917 LCTM Provide Design Solutions for Small Residential Living Units 40 Module
27918 LCTN Use Sketching Presentation Techniques to Communicate Design Concepts 40 Module
2.

CORE

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27919 LCTP Apply Drafting Office Project Administration Processes 40 Module
27920 Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Type - Part 1 60 Module
27921 LCTR Apply Principles of Construction Technology to Type - Part 2 60 Module
27922 LCTS Apply Principles of Environmental Sustainability to Building Design 40 Module
27923 LCTT Determine Required Services, Layout and Connection Methods to Commercial Buildings 40 Module
27924 LCTW Evaluate Materials for Construction of Commercial Buildings 40 Module
27925 LCTX Produce 3d Architectural Drawings Using Cad Software 50 Module
27927 27927 Produce Commercial Working Drawings for Type 90 Module
27926 27926 Produce Commercial Working Drawings for Type 90 Module
27928 LCWA Produce Digital Renderings of Architectural 3d Cad Drawings 50 Module
27929 LCWB Produce Drawing Documentation for A Commercial Building 50 Module
27931 27931 Provide Design Solutions for Type 40 Module
27930 27930 Provide Design Solutions for Type 40 Module
3.

ELECTIVES

Students are to complete 4 (four) Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27935 LCWH Analyse World Architectural History Since 1825 40 Module
27934 LCWG Analyse World Architectural History to 1825 40 Module
27936 LCWK Apply Complex Mathematical Concepts to Building and Construction Principles 40 Module
27938 LCWM Apply Principles of Structural Design Selection to One and Two Storey Class One and Ten Buildings 40 Module
27939 LCWN Apply Principles of Timber Framing Design to One or Two Storey Buildings 40 Module
27937 LCWL Apply Sound Operating Practices to the Organisation's Business Systems 40 Module
27940 LCWP Apply Structural Principles to Commercial Building Projects 40 Module
27941 LCWR Apply Structural Principles to Residential Scale Buildings 40 Module
27942 LCWS Complete A Commercial Fit Out Project Through Integration of Technician Skills and Knowledge 40 Module
27943 LCWT Complete Retail Fit Out Project Through Integration of Technican Skills and Knowledge 40 Module
27944 LCWW Create Architectural Models 40 Module
27945 LCWX Create Complex Projected Presentation Views of Architectural Designs 40 Module
27946 LCWY Create Fly By and Walkthrough Digital Animations of Surface Rendered Architectural 3d Models 40 Module
27947 LCWZ Customise Cad Software 40 Module
27948 LCXA Develop An Interactive Digital Presentation of Architectural Work 40 Module
27949 LCXB Manage Cad Systems 40 Module
27952 Prepare Building Working Drawings Using Alternative Cad Systems 40 Module
27950 LCXC Prepare Specifications for All Construction Works 40 Module
27953 Produce Architectural Models of Buildings Using Cad Software 40 Module
27951 LCXD Produce Architectural Photographic Images 40 Module
27954 Produce energy rating reports based on the building fabric of private residential dwellings 40 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7200 3474 Diploma of Building Design and Drafting Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
7219 39208QLD Diploma of Building Design and Technology Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This curriculum is the copyright of the Department of Education, Training and Employment (DETE), South Australia on behalf of the Crown. All WA providers wishing to deliver this course must be registered with the Training Accreditation Council.

2. Contact details for the proponent (DETE SA) are: Curriculum Manager, TAFEBIZSA, 7th Floor, 68 Grenfell Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000, or contact the Records Officer, DETE SA as listed on the NTIS.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or the proponent.

4. This course was entered on to the STARS by West Coast College of TAFE on 24/09/2002.

5. This course was amended by METS CSSN 0n May 4, 2006 to include the unit 27954 Produce energy report based on the building fabric of private residential dwellings to Group 3 Electives.
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