Qualification Outline

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Graduate Certificate In Building Design

Graduate Certificate In Building Design

Qualification
National Code:
CPP80113
State Code:
J823
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
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
520
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification applies to senior building designers who 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 or renovations.

This qualification provides a direct pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Building Design and contains a number of units in common with that qualification. It offers an early exit point from that higher qualification

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in our (4) units of competency:
- three (3) core units
- one (1) elective unit.

The elective unit is to be chosen as follows:
- one (1) unit from the elective units list or 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 three (3) 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
2. Elective Units

One (1) unit to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA423 CPCMCM7001A Plan and manage complex projects 55 Unit of competency
WC059 CPPBDN8003A Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects 100 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D773 CPP80111 Graduate Certificate In Building Design Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH9 CPP80116 Graduate Certificate In Building Design Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information