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A Building Designer creates plans for residential homes, commercial properties and public buildings. You might design structures for a range of different clients or be employed to specialise in a particular type of building. Building Designers liaise with clients to discuss concepts and develop sketches. Once a design is agreed on, you’ll prepare more detailed plans and specifications.
A Building Designer needs to be able to communicate with a range of clients and understand their individual needs. You’ll also have to liaise with builders and you’ll need a strong knowledge of current building codes and standards. Building Designers need good problem solving skills and should be able to work independently. It’s important that you have excellent attention to detail and can work on several projects at once.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Building Designer.
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The 22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is a hands-on qualification that will have you up and running with 2D and 3D virtual construction technologies. You’ll design an actual building project, and get the skills you need to work on both residential and commercial buildings. The course also covers: building safety and compliance, sustainability, selecting construction materials, and project management. Enquire now for the full list of study units and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 24 months.
The Bachelor of Building Design equips students with the expertise to design and oversee residential and commercial building projects. This course covers aspects of design, documentation, and contract administration, ensuring a thorough understanding of the building process. Graduates are prepared for roles in design, architecture, planning, building, engineering firms, government departments, and corporations with extensive building assets. Emphasising both practical and theoretical aspects, this course enables students to contribute effectively to the building industry with innovative and sustainable design solutions. .
Average duration: 3 years.
The CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design is an advanced qualification for draftpersons and building designers. Over 18 months (full time) or 4 years (part time) you will gain the specialist skills you need to produce concepts, designs, and drawings for residential and small-scale commercial projects. This is a nationally recognised training course and your skills will be recognised all over Australia, but the course is focused on Queensland legislation. It satisfies the training requirements for the ‘Building design—low rise licence’ and ‘Building design—medium rise licence’ with the QBCC. Enquire now for a list of specialisation units, training centres, and intake dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
In Australia, a full time Building Designer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Building Designers have enjoyed strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 17,000 people working in this industry in Australia compared to 15,000 five years ago. Building Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re thinking about a career as a Building Designer, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Building Design. This course is ideal for draftpersons and building designers who want to further their skills in producing concepts, designs and drawings for residential and small-scale commercial projects.
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Here are some potential career pathways within architecture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Architecture
Architectural Designer
$1,250 weekly pay
Architectural Technician
$1,500 weekly pay
Building Designer
$1,350 weekly pay
Graduate Architect
$1,150 weekly pay
Architect
$2,480 weekly pay
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