Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Building Design

Advanced Diploma of Building Design

Qualification
National Code:
CPP60421
State Code:
BGI5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
07/01/2021
Approved Date
27/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
755
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
VET Act Conditions
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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 drafters and building designers who apply their skills to complex building design projects.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions and manage the design project. Practitioners work without supervision to design, draft and document plans, specifications and documentation for building design projects on all classes of buildings, as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC), including those of Type A construction.
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 eight (8) units of competency, consisting of six (6) core and two (2) elective units. Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Two (2) units from the electives listed below, or
- One (1)unit from the electives listed below, plus one (1) unit which may be selected from:
- the CPP80221 Graduate Diploma of Building Design qualification, or
- any current AQF level 6 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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCU43 CPPBDN6104 Determine compliance requirements for Class 2-9 building designs up to three storeys 55 Unit of competency
OCU44 CPPBDN6103 Evaluate construction materials, methods and services for Class 2-9 buildings up to three storeys 80 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OCU27 CPPBDN6105 Manage the tendering and contract administration process for a client 55 Unit of competency
0-28 CPPBDN6102 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to three storeys 250 Unit of competency
OCU29 CPPBDN6101 Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to three storeys 155 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two (2) 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
AXF68 CPPACC5006 Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout 50 Unit of competency
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCF41 BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 65 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OCG04 BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems 35 Unit of competency
AXI23 CPPACC5011 Prepare concept designs for accessible building work 70 Unit of competency
OCU40 CPPBDN6106 Produce building information modelling for building design projects 120 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

Entry points which demonstrate a candidate’s potential to undertake the CPP60420 Advanced Diploma of Building Design are:
CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design, or
CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design, or
Demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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