Bachelor of Building Design
Central Queensland University
About
This course produces graduates capable of designing, documenting and providing contract administration for residential and commercial buildings.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
Students study the course by distance education. Progression is based on an assumed maximum loading of 12 units of credit. Students should note prerequisite requirements and unit availability when formulating and nominating their study load for the year. Units are offered annually. It is suggested that units be studied as shown in the recommended course study schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Course Advisor. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.
Prospective students should note that exemptions from units within the course may be given where their previous study at AQF certificate IV level or higher and relevant industry licensing fully meets the learning outcomes of a unit. Students should not enrol into a unit where they are seeking an exemption.
Note: Refer to the More Details tab for the link to the recommended course study schedule.
Exit or interim awards
After completing levels 1 and 2 within the course, students may exit with or apply for an interim award of the CC01 Associate Degree of Building Design. Formal application must be made to the Course Advisor to initiate the process.
Level 1 - 8 compulsory units
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BLAR11032 | Structural Forms & Analysis | --> |
| --> BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 | --> |
| --> BLAR11039 | Building Law & Regulations | --> |
| --> BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | --> |
| --> BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 | --> |
| --> BLAR11049 | Built Environment Communication and Skills | --> |
| --> BLAR11050 | Residential Construction | --> |
| --> BLAR11051 | Construction Legislation 1 | --> |
Level 2 - 8 compulsory units
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 | --> |
| --> BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 | --> |
| --> BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation | --> |
| --> BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies | --> |
| --> BLAR12053 | Professional Practice | --> |
| --> BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes | --> |
| --> BLAR12055 | History and Theory of Building Design | --> |
| --> BLAR12057 | Commercial Construction | --> |
Level 3 - 8 compulsory units
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration | --> |
| --> BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 | --> |
| --> BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 | --> |
| --> BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 | --> |
| --> BLAR13051 | Design Documentation | --> |
| --> BLAR13052 | Spatial Design Theory and Application | --> |
| --> BLAR13053 | Urban Design and Development | --> |
| --> BLAR13054 | Complex Construction | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 66 | ATAR 66 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 15 | SR 68 | ATAR 65.1 |
Entry Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
Domestic students - Assumed Knowledge - English (4, SA), and Maths A or B (4, SA)
Fees and Charges
- Domestic Fees -->
Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Apply a sound understanding of the coherent body of knowledge and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to and in the context of building design and related disciplines.
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- Identify, review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge and apply technical and creative thinking skills to solve problems within the context of building design and related practice and/or scholarship.
- 3.
- Justify and communicate building design principles, ideas and advice in collaborative contexts with professionals, paraprofessionals and the general community
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- Exercise professional judgement when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical and social issues.
- 5.
- Evaluate information and synthesise relevant issues in building design and other contexts as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
- 6.
- Learn and work independently and collaboratively in practice and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | ||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | |||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | |||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | |||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> |
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