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About the course
Build advanced skills for a career in residential building design and drafting. This diploma covers the technical and documentation requirements used to design low- and medium-rise buildings, including preparing compliant plans and liaising with clients and other stakeholders. Delivered with on-campus and online study options, it supports applicants seeking a Building Design – Low Rise or Medium Rise licence in Australia at diploma level in the built environment. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting the design and documentation of residential and small-scale commercial projects. Typical pathways include building designer, building draftsperson, design technician, or CAD documentation roles within building design firms, architectural practices, and construction consultancies. The qualification also supports progression toward licensing outcomes for low- and medium-rise building design work at diploma level in architecture and building. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as building designer, consultant, project manager, estimating manager, construction manager, sales manager, and etc. in companies including Watpac Australia, BGC Group, Lend Lease Group, Brookfield Multiplex, John Holland, and etc.Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
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