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Diploma of Building Design and Technology

Diploma of Building Design and Technology

Accredited course
National Code:
39208QLD
State Code:
7219
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/04/2008
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1720
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Accredited Date
31/08/2007
Expiry Date
30/08/2012
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 "A", "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.

Schedule
1.

CORE: Complete ALL units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27973 BDOFF401A Apply communication processes in the design office 50 Module
27962 BDCON402A Apply construction principles to the cladding, finishing and fittings of residential buildings 60 Module
27961 BDCON401A Apply construction principles to the structural components of residential buildings 60 Module
27964 BDCON502A Apply construction principles to Type B and A commercial building projects 60 Module
27963 BDCON501A Apply construction principles to Type C building projects 60 Module
27956 BDADM501A Apply project administration processes 50 Module
27967 BDDES501A Apply spatial design concepts 50 Module
27980 BDSIZ401A Apply structural design principles to residential buildings 40 Module
27970 BDESD501A Apply sustainable building design principles 50 Module
27978 BDPRO501A Complete a commercial project 40 Module
27977 BDPRO401A Complete a residential project 40 Module
27959 BDCAD501A Create digital 3D models of archtectural/interior environments 50 Module
27990 BDPRE402A Create technically projected views of architectural/interior design concepts 50 Module
27968 BDDES502A Design a commercial or public building 50 Module
27975 BDPRE502A Develop an intereactive CD-ROM to display folio work 50 Module
27960 BDCAD502A Digitally render 3D model to photo-realistic quality 50 Module
27972 BDMAT501A Evaluate construction materials for commercial buildings 50 Module
27971 BDMAT401A Evaluate construction materials for residential dwellings 50 Module
27986 BDWDG502A Produce commercial working drawings for Type B and A building projects 90 Module
27985 BDWDG501A Produce commercial working drawings for Type C building projects 90 Module
27958 BDCAD402A Produce complex architectural digital drawings of residential buildings 50 Module
27957 BDCAD401A Produce technical drawings to architectural conventions using CAD software 50 Module
27983 BDWDG401A Produce working drawings of single level residential dwellings 90 Module
27984 BDWDG402A Produce working drawings of two-storey or multi-residential buildings 90 Module
27966 BDDES402A Provide design solutions for private residential dwellings 50 Module
27965 BDDES401A Provide design solutions for small residential living units 50 Module
27982 Undertake surveys of existing sites and buildings 50 Module
27974 BDPRE401A Use sketching presentation techniques to communicate design concepts 50 Module
2.

ELECTIVES: Three elective units must be completed. These may be chosen from the three listed below or from any current training package or accredited course at AQF5-6. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27988 BDPRE501A Create complex presentation views of architectural and interior designs 50 Module
27989 BDSEV501A Determine services, layout and connection methods for buildings 50 Module
27987 BDCAD503A Digitally animate an architectural 3D model 50 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7214 40356SA Diploma of Building Design and Technology Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the State of Queensland, Department of Education, Training and the Arts. RTOs wishing to deliver the qualification should contact the copyright owner to obtain permission to deliver the qualification and to obtain qualification details. Contact The Centre for Training Materials (CTM), Department of Education, Training and the Arts, GPO Box 1326, Brisbane, QLD 4001.

2. Further information on this program may be obtained from the copyright owner.

3. Details of this qualification were entered into STARS by the METS CSSN on 21 April 2008.
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