Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) focusses on the design, presentation and documentation processes for building projects that are responsive to the site, user needs and the environment.
This program is vocational in nature and develops skill sets through a variety of learning experiences that directly relate to the practices of building design professionals.
Skills are developed to enable you to communicate and work effectively with regulators, authorities and the wide range of consultants associated with the design, construction and servicing of buildings.
As a building designer you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution toward the improvement of the built environment through design solutions that are inclusive of both traditional and emerging community needs.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
C6136 Courses
C6136 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty One (21) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process (VU21587) | 40 | BUIL6324 | City Campus |
| Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings (VU21588) | 180 | ARCH5189 | City Campus |
| Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings (VU21589) | 120 | ARCH5190 | City Campus |
| Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings (VU21590) | 40 | ARCH5191 | City Campus |
| Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings (VU21591) | 50 | ARCH5192 | City Campus |
| Design safe buildings (VU21592) | 40 | ARCH5193 | City Campus |
| Design sustainable buildings (VU21593) | 90 | ARCH5203 | City Campus |
| Integrate services layout into design documentation (VU21594) | 40 | ARCH5194 | City Campus |
| Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings (VU21596) | 180 | ARCH5195 | City Campus |
| Produce working drawings for commercial buildings (VU21597) | 180 | ARCH5196 | City Campus |
| Select construction materials for building projects (VU21598) | 40 | ARCH5197 | City Campus |
| Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings (VU21599) | 200 | ARCH5204 | City Campus |
| Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows (VU21600) | 240 | BUIL6326 | City Campus |
| Present architectural designs (VU21601) | 120 | ARCH5198 | City Campus |
| Manage architectural project administration (VU21602) | 60 | ARCH5199 | City Campus |
| Undertake complex architectural projects (VU21603) | 280 | ARCH5200 | City Campus |
| Work safely in the construction industry (CPCCOHS1001A) | 6 | OHTH5583C | City Campus |
| Apply project risk-management techniques (BSBPMG415A) | 40 | BUSM7907C | City Campus |
| Undertake small business planning (BSBSMB404A) | 50 | BUSM6315C | City Campus |
| Conduct a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment (VU21604) | 60 | ARCH5201 | City Campus |
| Apply Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to the design and construction process (VU21605) | 30 | ARCH5202 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page. Prerequisites Nil
English language requirements A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Selection tasks Non year 12 applicants are recommended to submit a VTAC Personal Statement with their application and include their reasons for wanting to study the course. Applicants should also detail any work experience when completing a VTAC Personal Statement
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that you will develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to do the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (eg. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have your skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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