CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
Turn your passion for design into a career
This qualification reflects the role of entry level drafters who support building designers and architects.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Albany | Bunbury
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus | Online
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in residential drafting. This qualification reflects the role of entry level drafters who support building designers and architects. You will have the skills and knowledge to produce drawings and documentation and use CAD software to draft and document residential Class 1 and 10 building designs under the supervision of licensed or accredited building designers or architects.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the knowledge of construction methods and materials and the application of relevant compliance, planning and building requirements for Class 1 and 10 buildings.
Class 1 and 10 building classifications are defined in the National Construction Code (NCC).
Licensing requirements apply to building design in some states or territories. For further information check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $189.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 | Work effectively in a building design environment |
| CPPBDN4102 | Analyse building design drawings |
| CPPBDN4103 | Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects |
| CPPBDN4104 | Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation |
| CPPBDN4105 | Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4106 | Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4107 | Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN5101 | Produce digital 3-D models of building designs |
| CPPBDN5102 | Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN5110 | Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $189.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 | Work effectively in a building design environment |
| CPPBDN4102 | Analyse building design drawings |
| CPPBDN4103 | Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects |
| CPPBDN4104 | Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation |
| CPPBDN4105 | Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4106 | Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4107 | Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN4108 | Draw layout of required services for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4110 | Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects |
| CPPBDN5102 | Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $189.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 | Work effectively in a building design environment |
| CPPBDN4102 | Analyse building design drawings |
| CPPBDN4103 | Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects |
| CPPBDN4104 | Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation |
| CPPBDN4105 | Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4106 | Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4107 | Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPBDN4108 | Draw layout of required services for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
| CPPBDN4110 | Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects |
| CPPBDN5102 | Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings |