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Diploma of Building Design and Technology

Incorporating:
  • Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

TAFE SA Intake 2012
Course Group Building Design
Duration 24 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code 40356SA
TAFE SA Code LCW
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Example Career Profile Building Designer
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
q Marleston 850010 Apply Now On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
q Marleston 850011 Apply Now On Campus FT Day Only Award
q This course is highly competitive.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

These courses prepare graduates for work on commercial and industrial projects as well as low-rise residential buildings. Students also gain the skills to work in an architectural or design office preparing plans and documents.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
2D Computer Aided Drafting; construction technology; materials; office administration; presentation; residential design; and residential working drawings.

Diploma of Building Design and Technology
3D Computer Aided Drafting; commercial construction technology; commercial design; commercial documentation; commercial materials; digital rendering; drafting; project administration; environmental sustainable building; and services and working drawings.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

  • Certificate IV in Residential Drafting [40357SA]
  • Diploma of Building Design and Technology [40356SA]

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

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UniversityUniversity CourseCredit Gained
PointsTime
Equivalent
University of Adelaide

details

Bachelor of Design Studies21 points 

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online