Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Building Design

Diploma of Building Design

Qualification
National Code:
CPP50911
State Code:
D772
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
10/08/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1630
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 18/01/2017 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 17/01/2014 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to building designers who undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except Construction Type A buildings.

Building designers may specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, heritage restorations and additions or renovations; or they may also undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Seventeen (17) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units
- ten (10) elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- all ten (10) units from Group A
OR
- a choice of elective units making up the required ten (10), consisting of six (6) or more units from Group A and:
- between one (1) and four (4) units from Group B
- up to two (2) units from qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome
- CPPBDN8007A Manage the design of Type A constructions from CPP80111 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Building Design, in order to accept projects in jurisdictions where there is no licensing limitation on the types of construction projects to which building designers may contribute.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
WC048 CPPBDN5008A Develop concepts for small-scale building design projects and finalise solutions with clients 220 Unit of competency
WC049 CPPBDN5009A Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building design projects 230 Unit of competency
WC051 CPPBDN5011A Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings 270 Unit of competency
WC045 CPPBDN5005A Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects 110 Unit of competency
WC043 CPPBDN5003A Research compliance requirements for small-scale residential building design projects 40 Unit of competency
WC041 CPPBDN5001A Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects 68 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of six (6) must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9582 CPCCSV5013A Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings 30 Unit of competency
WC046 CPPBDN5006A Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs 50 Unit of competency
WC054 CPPBDN5014A Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes 60 Unit of competency
WC053 CPPBDN5013A Develop and collaborate on building information models for small-scale building design projects 120 Unit of competency
WC047 CPPBDN5007A Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects 60 Unit of competency
WC050 CPPBDN5010A Negotiate and finalise planning approval for small-scale building design projects 80 Unit of competency
W9252 CPCCBC4015A Prepare specifications for all construction works 20 Unit of competency
WI928 CPPBDN5017A Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software 35 Unit of competency
WC052 CPPBDN5012A Produce and present 3-D models of small-scale building designs 60 Unit of competency
WC056 CPPBDN5016A Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs 50 Unit of competency
WC055 CPPBDN5015A Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for non-residential buildings 240 Unit of competency
WC044 CPPBDN5004A Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects 50 Unit of competency
WC042 CPPBDN5002A Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects 64 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9800 CPPACC5006A Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and fitout 50 Unit of competency
AUM38 BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk 50 Unit of competency
WC126 CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
W9262 CPCCBC4025A Manage personal work priorities and professional development 30 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
W9805 CPPACC5011A Prepare a concept design for accessible building work 70 Unit of competency
W9806 CPPACC5012A Prepare a design brief for accessible building work 40 Unit of competency
W9292 CPCCBC5005A Select and manage building and construction contractors 40 Unit of competency
WI543 MSFID5014 Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects 120 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
AUK28 BSBWRT401 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI3 CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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