• You are creative, technical minded and love architecture.
• You want to advance your skills as a Building Designer or Draftsperson for residential and commercial small-scale building projects.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Possess well-developed communication skills.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate spatial awareness and creativity.
• Display analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Show attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be confidence using computers.
• Have good time-management skills.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge for diverse building design projects which may incorporate residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations. You will develop further your drafting expertise and design capabilities to design, draft and document plans, specifications and documentation for buildings of various classifications, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), to a maximum floor area of 2,000 m², excluding those of Type A construction.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus and/or online as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
  • Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storey
  • Prepare drawings for planning and building approval of Class 2-9 buildings up to two storey
  • Understand compliance requirements and construction materials and methods of Class 2-9 buildings up to two storey
  • Understand legal and risk management requirements for new business ventures
  • Design timber-framed buildings
  • Prepare concept designs and specifications
  • Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects
  • Prepare concept designs for accessible building work
  • Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.