Chisholm Institute
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)During the course, you'll learn how to design and document residential and commercial buildings, apply building codes and standards to construction documentation, conduct and apply bushfire assessments to design documentation, building design theory and principals, sustainability, structural principles, identify services layout and connection methods, apply risk management principles and manage project administration documentation.
Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves the completion of planning and construction drawings, 3D modelling of residential; and commercial structures using current software and virtual building technology.
This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as building designer, architectural technician, draftsperson or BIM technician. The course can be completed full time over 24 months.
Once completed, this qualification provides a pathway to relevant Bachelor degree courses and you will be able to gain credit for your studies, which means you’ll complete your degree sooner.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Fletcher Road, Frankston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Year 11 or equivalent qualification, or completed the BKSB assessment with an outcome of exit level 3 (working level 4) in literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of commencement of the course
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
About Chisholm Institute
We are one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, prominently placed across Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.
We pride ourselves on our record of providing quality education and training that leads to real career outcomes. Our long-term success means you can trust that you’ll learn job ready skills, and earn a respected qualification.
We are a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of our graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. We are a safe investment in your future.
