Qualification Outline

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Graduate Diploma of Building Design

Graduate Diploma of Building Design

Qualification
National Code:
CPP80213
State Code:
J824
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2014
Approved Date
07/03/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
830
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/10/2021 Current Approved
1.00 17/01/2014 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to senior building designers who are typically responsible for managing a building design practice and undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including the design of both Type A and Type B constructions.

Senior building designers typically design Type A constructions as defined within the BCA. They may specialise in the full range of residential, commercial, public or industrial projects, including new buildings and renovations.

This qualification provides a direct pathway from the Graduate Certificate in Building Design. It provides the opportunity for the recognition of units of competency already achieved in the Graduate Certificate.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in eight (8) units of competency:
- four (4) core units
- four (4) elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of three (3) units from the elective units list
- up to one (1) unit from a qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured and it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC063 CPPBDN8007A Manage the design of Type A constructions 240 Unit of competency
WC057 CPPBDN8001A Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for complex building design projects 100 Unit of competency
WC058 CPPBDN8002A Research compliance requirements for complex building design projects 80 Unit of competency
WC059 CPPBDN8003A Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects 100 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC062 CPPBDN8006A Identify and manage new building design technologies 80 Unit of competency
WC060 CPPBDN8004A Lead the building design team 80 Unit of competency
WA424 CPCMCM7002A Manage the quality of projects and processes 70 Unit of competency
WC061 CPPBDN8005A Manage the tendering and construction process for a client 60 Unit of competency
WA423 CPCMCM7001A Plan and manage complex projects 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D774 CPP80211 Graduate Diploma of Building Design Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH7 CPP80216 Graduate Diploma of Building Design Qualification
BGI2 CPP80221 Graduate Diploma of Building Design Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information