Course details

CRICOS course code: 099457D

Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate

Summary

When you study the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), you will develop your architectural building design skills in both the residential and commercial areas of the industry. You will work on real projects, reflecting real-life work practices, responding to real client briefs.

Through this course, you will acquire the professional skills and knowledge required for sustainable design, drafting and documentation of residential, industrial and commercial buildings.

Emphasis is on the design process, construction technology, integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM), presentation and production of working drawings, using industry standards and the latest architectural software and virtual experiences.

You will also have access to design studios with high computer labs, the latest technology including industrial 3d Printers, Virtual and Mixed Reality.

Architectural Building Design elements will be incorporated in project-based learning; you will have opportunities to develop a variety of skills, including technical and research skills in an environment of self-paced learning, which may include study tours and site visits.

Holmesglen is the only educational institute in the world in conjunction with leading sustainable industry partners to boast a one-to-one scale, three-storey educational structure to demonstrate and interact with sustainable cross laminated timber technologies which is incorporated into the Architectural Building Design curriculum.

Designed to meet architectural building design and construction industry needs, you can complete the course in two years full time, and be able to move into the workforce or onto a degree course.

Course structure

CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
VU22454 Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
VU22455 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings
VU22457 Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
VU22462 Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings
VU22464 Select construction materials for building projects
VU22465 Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings
VU22466 Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows
VU22468 Manage architectural project administration
VU22470 Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
VU22456 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings
VU22458 Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings
VU22459 Design safe buildings
VU22460 Design sustainable buildings
VU22461 Integrate services layout into design documentation
VU22463 Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings
VU22467 Present architectural designs
VU22469 Undertake complex architectural projects
BSBPMG415 Apply project risk management techniques

Career opportunities

• building designers
• architectural assistants
• building design assistants
• architectural draftspersons

Pathways to further study:

• Bachelor of Building Surveying with up to one year's advanced standing
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics with up to one year's advanced standing

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