TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Building Design
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Progress your career as a building designer or draftsperson with this advanced qualification from TAFE Queensland. This course meets the technical requirements for you to apply for a Building Design - Low Rise or Building Design - Medium Rise licence.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as building and surveying technicians grew very strongly over the past five years and is expected to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic.
In this course you will learn specialist skills in building design for residential and small-scale commercial projects. You will learn to understand client needs to develop building design concepts and create sustainable design solutions. Utilising a suite of software programs for computer-aided drafting (CAD) and presentation, you will produce and present drawings and models. Our industry-expert teachers will ensure you develop the theoretical and practical skills to produce high quality work that complies with occupational health and safety and building code requirements.
Successful completion of this course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to enter the building design industry and allow you to apply for your Low Rise and Medium Rise Building Design licences.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 198 Foxwell Road, Coomera, QLD
- 91 Windsor Road, Nambour, QLD
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Building Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Graduate Architect
A Graduate Architect designs buildings and other structures in a range of settings. You’ll work with clients to develop sketches and concepts befor...
Building Designer
A Building Designer creates plans for residential homes, commercial properties and public buildings. You might design structures for a range of dif...
Draftsperson
A Draftsperson is responsible for creating technical drawings used for construction or manufacturing purposes. Their designs are used to develop va...
Architectural Technologist
An Architectural Technologist works on the technical aspects of building design and construction. You might work in an architectural firm, engineer...
Design Consultant
A Design Consultant collaborates with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs for various projects. You might work in inter...
Design Coordinator
A Design Coordinator oversees the creation of looks for interior and exterior environments. You might work on large projects or smaller designs. De...
Sustainability Consultant
A Sustainability Consultant advises organisations on how to implement environmentally sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. They...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
