RMIT University
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Make your mark in technical positions in building design offices and architectural spaces.
Focus on the practical and technical application of design skills, and create innovative, sustainable designs for domestic and commercial-scale building projects.
You’ll build the right skills to communicate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and a wide range of consultants associated with the design, construction and building services.
Throughout your studies and beyond, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the building industry and the built environment.
Day-to-day, you can expect to be involved in working to client briefs, preparing architectural drawings and building specifications and visiting building sites for analysis and investigation. You’ll also analyse bushfire attack levels, environmental factors, liaise with engineers, quantity surveyors, building surveyors and planning professionals and working to local council codes, by-laws and national regulations.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Options
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) (plan code C6188)
Guaranteed Pathway - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)/Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) (plan code C6188PATH1)
Guaranteed Pathway - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)/Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) (plan code C6188PATH2)
Guaranteed Pathway - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)/Bachelor of Property Development, Investment and Valuation (Honours) (plan code C6188PATH3)
Guaranteed Pathway - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (plan code C6188PATH4)
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$39,000
$61,750
$39,000
$61,750
Career opportunities
The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) will prepare you for the following roles.
Architectural Technician
An Architectural Technician prepares drawings and models to display architectural plans. You might work with clients, architects or building indust...
Draftsperson
A Draftsperson is responsible for creating technical drawings used for construction or manufacturing purposes. Their designs are used to develop va...
Building Designer
A Building Designer creates plans for residential homes, commercial properties and public buildings. You might design structures for a range of dif...
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