Overview
Building designers may specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, additions or renovations; or they may also undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Diploma of Building Design CPP50911 |
Program No: Program No: |
DP-CI27 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
3 semesters full-time study (approximately 25 hours per week) or part-time equivalent day or evening |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$4,031
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Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
This qualification applies to building designers who undertake building design projects covered by the National Construction Code (NCC), except Construction Type A buildings. |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Timetable Information
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Additional Information
Where applicable, students can study flexibly by enrolling into clusters of units of competency or individual units of competency. The program is available in the day and/or evening.
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
You must have completed a Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent; or be able to demonstrate an interest and experience in the field (this may include workplace or other practical experience)
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Further Study
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Australian National University
Bachelor of Design
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 17 subjects
Core: Complete all 7
- CPPBDN5008A
Develop concepts for small-scale building design projects and
finalise solutions with clients
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CIT Code: |
BLDG180 |
Cost: |
Standard $499.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
integrate design briefs and site analyses, apply knowledge of
construction materials and methods, and use creativity and innovation
skills to produce concept sketches for small-scale building design
projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except
construction Type A buildings. It also covers presenting concepts to
clients, negotiating changes, and preparing client-approved concept
sketches and models as a basis for the ongoing design process. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5001A
Research construction materials and methods for small-scale
residential building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG186 |
Cost: |
Standard $169.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
research and evaluate existing, new and emerging construction
materials and methods for all residential building design projects
covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction
Type A buildings. It also covers the development of an understanding
of the range of construction materials and methods available and their
application, performance and interaction. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5003A
Research compliance requirements for small-scale residential
building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG190 |
Cost: |
Standard $170.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
research compliance requirements in different locations that apply to
all residential building design projects covered by the Building Code
of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings. It covers
research into local, state and federal government legislation and
policies relating to planning and the environment, including zoning,
and analysis of requirements in relation to client preferences and
prospective design proposals. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5011A
Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for
small-scale residential buildings
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CIT Code: |
BLDG195 |
Cost: |
Standard $536.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce
detailed working drawings of designs for residential buildings covered
by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A
buildings. The drawings are required for submission to the relevant
authority for building approval and for use by construction personnel
in the building process. It also covers liaising with the client and
relevant authority to finalise the building approval process. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
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Studio small-scale building design
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CIT Code: |
BLDG196 |
Cost: |
Standard $496.00
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Description: |
The purpose of this subject is to prepare, consult on and refine
designs for building design projects, covered by National Construction
Code (NCC), except construction Type A buildings, to produce
client-approved drawings that comply with planning approval
requirements. It also covers the application of creative design
skills, knowledge of human lifestyles and cycles, knowledge of safe
and sustainable construction materials and methods, and includes
consultation and collaboration with technical experts such as
structural engineers. This subject achieves the following national
unit of competency: - CPPBDN5009A Produce compliant client-approved
designs for small-scale building projects
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
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CIT Code: |
OHSS249 |
Cost: |
Standard $44.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry
out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site
construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe
manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the
planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for
personal safety and the safety of others. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5005A
Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building
design projects
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CIT Code: |
SUST117 |
Cost: |
Standard $224.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
research current and incoming legislative requirements for
environmental sustainability of buildings covered by the Building Code
of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings; and to
clarify client preferences and budget. It also covers reviewing site
conditions, evaluating sustainability options, and recommending
cost-effective options for sustainability to clients in order to meet
compliance requirements and client preferences. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Electives: Complete 10
- CPCCSV5013A
Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings
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CIT Code: |
BLDG162 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply
energy efficient design to buildings.It includes the evaluation of
building designs to establish suitable forms of construction and the
identification of appropriate energy consumption practices for
incorporation into design briefs.This unit of competency supports the
attainment of the understanding and skills to apply principles of
energy efficient design to buildings within the context of relevant
legislation, theNational Construction Code (NCC) and Australian
standards. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5006A
Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building
project design briefs
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CIT Code: |
BLDG178 |
Cost: |
Standard $136.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to consult
with clients to identify and clarify parameters, such as their vision
for service level and requirements, preferences and budget for new
building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia
(BCA), except construction Type A buildings. It also covers
researching and presenting information that may affect the clients
requirements, preferences and budget; applying knowledge of
construction materials and methods; offering and negotiating creative
design solutions; and developing a client-approved design brief for
the new building design project. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPACC5006A
Apply ergonomic principles to accessible building design and
fitout
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CIT Code: |
BLDG179 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit specifies the competency required to use knowledge of
human movement and the skills required to determine human posture and
body strength and apply this information to the design of the
environment in which people live and work. The unit covers the
application of basic ergonomic data derived from a defined human
population to the design of accessible workplaces and living spaces.
The design of accessible workplaces will maximise the sequencing of
tasks to ensure body movements are efficient in terms of the
conservation of work. The measurement of the components of ergonomic
competence of individuals and the application of this information to
the design of an accessible environment required by the individual
shall be demonstrated. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5013A
Develop and collaborate on building information models for
small-scale building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG181 |
Cost: |
Standard $272.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop
three-dimensional (3-D) models of small-scale building design projects
covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction
Type A buildings, into true building information models (BIM). It also
covers adding and adjusting values of components of building designs,
collaborating with consultants and contractors from other disciplines,
working live within the model alongside other disciplines and creating
project documentation using modelling software programs. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5004A
Research compliance requirements for small-scale
non-residential building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG187 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
research compliance requirements in different locations that apply to
commercial and industrial building design projects covered by the
Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A
buildings. It covers research into local, state and federal government
legislation and policies relating to planning and the environment,
including zoning and analysis of requirements in relation to client
preferences and prospective design proposals. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5007A
Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for
small-scale building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG188 |
Cost: |
Standard $183.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect
sites for commercial, industrial and residential building design
projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except
construction Type A buildings. Site inspections are conducted to
determine contours and measurements; existing conditions, structures,
features and services; and neighbourhood characteristics. The unit
also covers analysing sites; determining orientation and layout of
building, access and egress points, and existing utilities and
services infrastructure; and producing measured drawings. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5002A
Research construction materials and methods for small-scale
non-residential building design projects
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CIT Code: |
BLDG189 |
Cost: |
Standard $169.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
research and evaluate existing, new and emerging construction
materials and methods for all commercial and industrial building
design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA),
except construction Type A buildings. It also covers the development
of an understanding of the range of construction materials and methods
available and their application, performance and interaction. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5016A
Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of
small-scale building designs
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CIT Code: |
BLDG192 |
Cost: |
Standard $213.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce
rendered and animated fly-bys and walk-throughs of three-dimensional
(3-D) models for small-scale building design projects covered by the
Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A
buildings. It also covers demonstrating and discussing the rendered
animations with clients and stakeholder |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5012A
Produce and present 3-D models of small-scale building designs
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CIT Code: |
BLDG193 |
Cost: |
Standard $235.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce
three-dimensional (3-D) models for building design projects covered by
the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A
buildings. It also covers demonstrating and discussing the
representations with clients and stakeholders. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPACC5011A
Prepare a concept design for accessible building work
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CIT Code: |
BLDG194 |
Cost: |
Standard $206.00
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Description: |
This unit specifies the competency required to prepare a concept
design to ensure that the building work provides adequate access for
people with disabilities. The concept design should be appropriate and
relevant to the nature of the design project. It should portray a
design idea that enables the designer to investigate and communicate
at a very general level the overall nature of the project. The concept
design must clearly illustrate any client requests such as
construction methodology and space allocation while ensuring that the
development will provide adequate access for people with disabilities.
Access consultants need to know the access requirements of the
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Premises Standard, the DDA
Transport Standard, the DDA Education Standard, the Building Code of
Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards in order to create
concept designs for accessible buildings. They must be able to
communicate with the client to elicit the purpose and function of the
proposed building, and determine their needs and any limitations that
impact on the design. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
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Studio non-residential
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CIT Code: |
BLDG204 |
Cost: |
Standard $484.00
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Description: |
In this subject you will gain the skills and knowledge to produce
detailed working drawings of designs for commercial and industrial
buildings covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except
construction Type A buildings. These drawings are required for
submission to the relevant authority for building approval and for use
by construction personnel in the building process. The unit also
covers liaising with the client and relevant authority to finalise the
building approval process. This subject achieves the following
national unit of competency:
- CPPBDN5015A Produce compliant client
approved working drawings for non-residential buildings
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CPPBDN5017A
Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD
software
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CIT Code: |
CADR151 |
Cost: |
Standard $165.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce
two-dimensional (2-D) drawings for residential, commercial and
industrial building design projects using computer-aided design (CAD)
software. Work in this area must be completed according to relevant
legislative, industry and organisational requirements, including work
health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- MSFID5001
Design residential interiors
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CIT Code: |
DSGN191 |
Cost: |
Standard $242.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency covers applying researched information to
formulate creative and complex design solutions to a range of
residential interior design situations satisfying the physiological,
psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the
brief. Designs include those which require changes to established
structural aspects of the building interior or to building services.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this
unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should
be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for
undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to
construction sites requires certification of general induction
training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for
Construction Work (ASCC 2007). |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- MSFID5005
Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior
space
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CIT Code: |
DSGN196 |
Cost: |
Standard $173.00
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Description: |
This unit of competency covers manipulating 3-D interior space and
form applying the elements and principles of design in response to a
brief. It involves observing and analysing a range of complex spatial
typologies. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Related Courses
More Information
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