Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) Course Code 22477VIC

Overview

Career opportunities, include:

• building designer
• CAD/BIM architectural technician
• architectural draftsperson.
• architectural documentor
• 3D visualiser

Pathways to further study:

• Bachelor of Architecture

Success story - Shu Guo

Solo Director of both SGA and SGA Project

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Studying the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) at Holmesglen

Holmesglen building design students have won more industry awards in the past 10 years than all the institutes combined that teach the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).

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 have access to design studios with high-level 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.

Course structure

Timetable
Daytime classes are held between 9am and 5.30pm, however not all classes are strictly at these times - i.e. they may be 1pm - 4pm, etc.
Night time classes are 6pm - 10pm.

Full-time students typically attend daytime classes over 3.5 days. However, if required, some daytime classes can be replaced with evening classes.

Part-time students typically attend two evenings per week. It would take 4 years to complete the course with this pattern of study.

Part-time students can attend 1, 2 or 3 nights, which would shorten or lengthen the duration of their study. If required, instead of evening classes, part-time students can attend during the day.

Remote delivery: when required by circumstances, face-to-face classes can be live streamed via the Webex platform through timetabled sessions.

Units

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition

On completion of this course, you will receive the 22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Connections with industry

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. This is incorporated into the Architectural Building Design curriculum.

Designed to meet architectural building design and construction industry needs, you can complete the course in 2 years full time, and be able to move into the workforce or onto a degree course. This course gives you the required qualification, recognised by the VBA (Victorian Building Authority), in conjunction with sufficient industry experience, to become a Registered Building Practitioner (Building Design - Architectural).

How to apply

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Fees

^**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession .

VET Student Loans are available to eligible student to pay for tuition fees for this course. Read more about VET Student Loans.