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Diploma of Building Design and Technology

National Code: 40356SA
CRICOS Code: 064074G
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: +61 3 9286 9425
Email: international@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Building

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Duration

2 years.

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

As you read this information, please note that this course is going to be re-accredited in the coming future. There will be significant changes to the course information provided here.

This course is designed for those looking for a career as a draftsperson in the architectural or building design industries.

You’ll learn about the general principles behind construction, design, drawing and drafting. Develop your skills in producing commercial drawings, applying construction technology and evaluating construction materials.

Learn how to provide design solutions for private and small residential dwellings, use sketching presentation techniques to communicate your concepts and produce 2D and 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD).

You’ll analyse world architectural history to give you a better understanding of drafting concepts, as well as how to incorporate sustainable design elements into your designs.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English Language Proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Year 12 mathematics (or equivalent).

Cost

Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a draftsperson in an architect, drafting or building design office.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

What further study options will I have?

You may be eligible for entry into related advanced courses at institutes or universities.

Box Hill Institute hope to offer the Advanced Diploma of Building Design and Technology in 2009.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Units of Competency

LCTA Drafting office administration 50 hr
LCTB Apply principles of construction technology to private residential dwellings 120 hr
LCTC Carry out a site survey of an existing building 40 hr
LCTD Create technically projected presentation views of architectural design concepts 40 hr
LCTE Evaluate materials for construction of residential dwellings 40 hr
LCTF Produce 2D architectural drawings using CAD software 100 hr
LCTG Produce drawing documentation for private residential buildings 40 hr
LCTH Produce working drawings for a single storey private residence 90 hr
LCTK Produce working drawings for a two storey private residence 90 hr
LCTL Provide design solutions for private residential dwellings 40 hr
LCTM Provide design solutions for small residential living units 40 hr
LCTN Use sketching presentation techniques to communicate design concepts 40 hr
LCTP Apply drafting office project administration processes 40 hr
LCTR Apply principles of construction technology to type 120 hr
LCTS Apply principles of environmental sustainability to building design 40 hr
LCTT Determine required services, layout and connection methods to commercial buildings 40 hr
LCTW Evaluate materials for construction of commercial buildings 40 hr
LCTX Produce 3D architectural drawings using CAD software 50 hr
LCTY Produce commercial working drawings for type 90 hr
LCTZ Produce commercial drawings for type 90 hr
LCWA Produce digital renderings of architectural 3D CAD drawings 50 hr
LCWB Produce drawing documentation for a commercial building 50 hr
LCWC Provide design solutions for type C buildings 40 hr
LCWD Provide design solutions for type B buildings 40 hr
LCWG Analyse world architectural history to 1825 40 hr
LCWH Analyse world architectural history since 1825 40 hr
LCWK Apply complex mathematical concepts to building and construction principles 40 hr
LCWL Apply sound operating practices to the organisation's business systems 40 hr
LCWM Apply principles of structural design selection to one and two storey class one and ten buildings 50 hr
LCWN Apply principles of timber framing design to one or two storey buildings 50 hr
LCWP Apply structural principles to commercial building projects 40 hr
LCWR Apply structural principles to residential scale buildings 40 hr
LCWS Complete a commercial fitout project through integration of technical skills and knowledge 40 hr
LCWT Complete retail fitout project through integration of technical skills and knowledge 40 hr
LCWW Create architectural models 50 hr
LCWX Create complex projected presentation views of architectural designs 40 hr
LCWY Create fly by and walkthrough digital animations of surface rendered architectural 3D models 50 hr
LCXA Develop an interactive digital presentation of architectural work 50 hr
LCXB Manage CAD systems 50 hr
LCXC Prepare specifications for all construction works 40 hr
LCXD Produce architectural photographic images 40 hr



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Postal Address: Private Bag 2014, Box Hill 3128, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9286 9222     Fax: +61 3 9286 9438
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