Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Building Design
Graduate Diploma of Building Design
CPP80221
BGI2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/05/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 07/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of experienced senior building designers who apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the management and leadership roles in an organisation or business area.
Practitioners are typically responsible for managing a building design practice and undertaking building design projects covered by the National Construction Code (NCC) including the design of both Type A and Type B constructions. They may specialise in the full range of residential, commercial, public or industrial projects, including new buildings and renovations. In these roles they are required to generate and evaluate complex ideas and to initiate, design and execute the major planning, research, design, operational, compliance and management functions within highly varied or specialised building design contexts. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others.
Licensing requirements apply to building design in some states or territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in seven (7) units of competency, consisting of four (4) core and three (3) elective units. Electives are to be chosen as follows:- Three (3) units from the electives listed below, or
- Two (2) units from the electives listed below, plus one (1) unit which may be selected from:
- any current AQF level 8 qualification or accredited course provided it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU35 | CPPBDN8102 | Advise on compliance requirements for large and complex building design projects | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCU37 | CPPBDN8101 | Advise on construction materials and methods for large and complex building design projects | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCU32 | CPPBDN8104 | Manage the design of large and complex building design projects | 240 | Unit of competency |
| OCU33 | CPPBDN8103 | Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects | 100 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
All three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU30 | CPPBDN8106 | Implement new building design technologies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCU31 | CPPBDN8105 | Lead the building design team | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUX63 | CPCMCM8002 | Manage the quality of projects and processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUX52 | CPCMCM8001 | Plan and manage complex projects | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AXG54 | CPPACC8001 | Research and analyse access and use requirements for people with diverse disabilities | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXF33 | CPPACC8002 | Research and analyse access solutions for the built environment | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J824 | CPP80213 | Graduate Diploma of Building Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry points which demonstrate a candidate’s potential to undertake the CPP80221 Graduate Diploma of Building Design are relevant vocational experience in building design and related project and business experience in addition to:
CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design, or
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), or
Higher education qualification relevant to building design AND demonstrated skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design, or
Demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design.
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