Building

The Diploma of Building Design builds on the skills obtained in the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting and provides more drafting and design experience in Revit (CAD software) for residential and commercial small-scale building projects.

You will cover principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for design projects and occupational health and safety requirements for this booming industry.

Once you've completed this Diploma you will be able to apply your skills to diverse building design projects which may incorporate residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations.

 Gain these skills

• Identify and produce estimated costs
• Prepare concept designs and specifications
• Produce and present 3-D models
• Research and create client approved designs and drawings that are compliant
• Research the best construction materials and methods for building and construction projects

We've been producing skilled construction workers for over 50 years – making us the perfect choice for your training

This Diploma has close ties with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Building and Energy - Building Services Board. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to work in building management, production teams and the operations workforce to manage constructions from a small building business through to medium rise constructions.

Gain these skills

• Building codes and standards knowledge
• Structural principles
• Medium size building project management
• Supervise construction-planning processes
• Legal obligations
• Contracts
• Monitor costing systems
• Develop policies and procedures
• Builder's office operation and production

A career built from the ground up

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work as a builder and manager of a small to medium building business dealing with low rise construction projects.  Completing this course will help you gain the diverse range of skills needed to project manage the construction of low rise residential and commercial constructions.

Gain these skills

• Plan and supervise construction work
• Prepare, cost and schedule a contract