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22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) - International

CRICOS code: 114639B
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Next intake February 2025
LocationsEast Geelong Campus
DurationFull-time: 2 years

Course description

Learn the fundamentals of good design as you utilise your creativity and love of design and construction to create your own (virtual) building design projects. 

This course is highly regarded by industry. It provides the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to work as a building designer.  You will gain specialist design skills applicable to residential and commercial design within the building design sector in a project-based setting, reflective of real office practice. Importantly, our strong industry partnerships allow students to work on live projects and graduate work-ready. 

There are also opportunities to pursue further studies with pathways to university, where this course will provide you excellent grounding to take your studies further into Architecture and/or Building.   

How often do I attend?

Possible career outcomes

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

Applications & attendance

How to apply

Find out what documents you will need to complete for your application.

How to apply


Please complete the two forms below and submit via an education agent in your country.

Application form   SOP


If you need help, contact the International team.

Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2025 February
East Geelong Campus Open: 15 Feb 2024
Close: 28 Feb 2025 Class DayMon, Tues & Wed - 9am to 5pm
 Full-time: 2 years    

 

Note: Students are required to undertake some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside of class time.

Please refer to our key dates and orientation webpage here.

We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

Academic:

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent – Equivalents can be found on our Entry Requirements page.

English:

IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) – Equivalents can be found on our English language equivalency page.
 
*Applicants from specified countries may be exempt from English Language Requirements for admissions purposes. Such students will still need to provide evidence of meeting minimum English requirements for visa purposes. Check the list of exempt countries for more information.

Age/other requirements:

You must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Design skills and knowledge are desirable 

Core Units Code Hours
Apply project risk management techniques BSBPMG426 40
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings VU23443 120
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings VU23442 180
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings VU23445 60
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings VU23444 50
Conduct interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment VU23459 50
Design safe buildings VU23446 40
Design sustainable buildings VU23447 90
Integrate digital applications into commercial architectural workflows VU23455 120
Integrate digital applications into residential architectural workflows VU23454 120
Integrate services layout into design documentation VU23448 40
Manage architectural project administration VU23457 60
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 6
Present architectural designs VU23456 120
Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings VU23450 180
Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings VU23449 180
Provide design solutions for commercial buildings VU23453 100
Provide design solutions for residential buildings VU23452 100
Research and develop business plans BSBESB401 50
Select construction materials for building projects VU23451 60
Undertake complex architectural projects VU23458 280
Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process VU23441 40

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • ​Questioning ​
  • Observations and practical demonstrations 
  • ​Portfolio (work samples)
  • ​Product (reports, projects, role plays etc) 

Fees are based on current year and are subject to change for future years. Fees are charged upon course offer and must be paid to obtain the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Contact the international office for detailed information or see fees, payments and refunds. More information.

Total tuition fee:

$31,820

Total approx. materials and courses expenses:

FeesRateUnit
Resources AUD $770.00

  • Bachelor of Architecture at Deakin University (Only available for Domestic students)

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 23/04/2024 8:02:07 AM
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