| Courses
The following are the current courses available
at tertiary institutions in Victoria in relation to Building
Design & Drafting. The information contained in this section
may change, depending upon curriculum changes made by the
Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority, and visitors
to this section are strongly encouraged to contact their nearest
TAFE institution to obtain the latest details about the course
in which they are interested.
Advanced Diploma of Building Design
Related Study Areas
Architecture, Building & Planning
Description
This course covers building theory, design and drafting related
to complex residential, industrial and commercial building
projects. On completion of this course, graduates will have
developed further specialist skills and knowledge that will
enable them to seek employment as an architectural technician,
project team leader or building designer.
Subjects
Analysis of a project brief; meeting conservation requirements;
design and development of project proposals; presentation
techniques; negotiation with regulatory authorities; construction
technology; coordination of consultants; contract documentation;
administration.
Entry Requirements
Year 12. Selection criteria: aptitude test and/or interview.
Related Job Outcomes
Building Technician; Architectural Drafter
Training Providers
Certificate IV in Building Drafting
Related Study Areas
Architecture, Building & Planning
Description
The course covers building theory and practice related to
low rise residential scale buildings. Students will gain developed
specialist skills and knowledge in construction technology,
working drawings, CAD, editing standard specifications, and
office practice including quality assurance.
Subjects
Construction; materials; technology; working drawings; CAD;
presentation drawings; design; office practice; studio; optional
elective module: structures; drafting practical experience.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent.
Related Job Outcomes
Architectural Drafter
Training Providers
Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
Related Study Areas
Architecture, Building & Planning
Description
This course covers construction theory and drafting relevant
to low-rise residential scale buildings. It aims to develop
specialist skills in construction technology, working drawings,
CAD, office practice, detailing architectural presentation,
architectural office practice, materials and surveying.
Subjects
Surveying & measured drawings; architectural studio; construction;
technology; working drawings; computer-aided drafting; presentation
drawings; design; drawing office practice.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent.
Related Job Outcomes
Architectural Drafter
Training Providers
Diploma of Building Design and Drafting
Related Study Areas
Architecture, Building & Planning
Description
This course provides participants with the opportunity to
obtain knowledge and skills relating to manual and computerised
drafting, documentation and graphic presentation.
Subjects
Subjects include construction principles; computer technology;
design; materials and services; presentation drawings; drafting
technology; surveying; office practice and architectural history.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course requires the successful completion of
an approved Australian Year 12 (eg VCE), or an equivalent
course of study.
Related Job Outcomes
Architectural Drafter
Training Providers
Diploma of the Built Environment
Related Study Areas
Architecture, Building & Planning
Description
The course provides participants with the opportunity to obtain
knowledge and skills in drawing documentation for residential,
industrial and commercial buildings together with project
management, estimating and supervision tuition.
Subjects
Construction; materials; technology; structures; builders'
working drawings; building computing applications; presentation
drawings; business management for building; studio; timber
framing code; surveying & measured drawings; building
qualities & estimating; CAD; design; building site supervision;
services; construction planning.
Entry Requirements
Year 12; or mature age applicants. For some TAFE Institutes
and private providers, application for full time study is
made through VTAC.
Related Job Outcomes
Architectural Drafter
Training Providers
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| Box Hill Institute of TAFE |
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Geelong |
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Chadstone |
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| Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education Pty Ltd |
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| RMIT University |
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