Information on this page is for Australian residents
Course not available to international students
Duration:
2 years full time
Delivery mode:
Face to Face with eLearning
Location: 
Sunshine
Start date:
28 January 2025
Application due dates:
Applications for this course are currently being accepted.
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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.

 

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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.

 

Nationally recognised training

This course is nationally recognised training.

Course structure

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

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

Core units

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:

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interpreting client needs through sketch and design
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utilising technology to develop plans and documentation for construction methods and specifications
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liaising with building surveyors and builders
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negotiating with local council
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understanding probable cost comparisons
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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.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type for this course: VET

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

  • government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
  • full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).

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Scholarships & assistance

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Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2024 towards this course is $17,209.50. If eligible, you will pay:

  • Tuition: $13,559*
  • Materials: $550
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**

*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.

**May be subject to change.

Full-fee place total indicative fees

  • 2024 full-fee place: $34,419. 

 

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Applicants must complete to determine suitability:
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Pre-training Review (PTR)
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Literacy and numeracy assessment
Students will require their own PC and internet access to participate in this course.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

Bachelor of Building Design

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

Bachelor of Building Surveying

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

You will be credited for up to 120 credit points of study.

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How to apply

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Available start dates:
  • 28 January 2025

Before you apply

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

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Direct applications are due on 20 January 2025 for our next intake which starts on 28 January 2025.

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