South Bank Institute of Technology

Course Details

Diploma of Building Design

Course Description

The Diploma of Building Design focuses on developing your skills using new technology to design and draw buildings in both 2D and 3D. Gaining these skills can equip you for an exciting career as an architectural technician/draftsperson or building designer, or lead to many other career options in the architectural, building and construction industries. Throughout the Diploma of Building Design you'll study: • Principles of building construction • Building Codes and Regulations • Building design • Drawing and sketching techniques • Computer generated building modelling and drawing technique • Interpreting client briefs

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4semester

Career outcomes

Architectural Technician, Building Designer. Completion of this program provides skills to move into careers such as - • architectural draftsperson • various roles within building design and architectural practices • CAD managers • building design office managers • positions with companies associated with building such as window manufacturers, truss companies, pre-cast manufacturers, steel house framing etc. • people who set up their own building design practice, for either residential or commercial buildings • estimators within the construction industry. The Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA) should be contacted in regard to licensing requirements for Building Designers - www.bsa.qld.gov.au




Diploma of Building Design South Bank Institute of Technology