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
C6161 Courses
C6161 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty (20) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCCWHS1001) | 6 | OHTH5988C | City Campus |
| Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process (VU22454) | 40 | BUIL6413 | City Campus |
| Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings (VU22457) | 50 | ARCH5222 | City Campus |
| Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment (VU22470) | 50 | ARCH5223 | City Campus |
| Select construction materials for building projects (VU22464) | 60 | ARCH5224 | City Campus |
| Design sustainable buildings (VU22460) | 90 | ARCH5225 | City Campus |
| Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings (VU22455) | 180 | ARCH5226 | City Campus |
| Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings (VU22462) | 180 | ARCH5227 | City Campus |
| Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows (VU22466) | 240 | BUIL6414 | City Campus |
| Design safe buildings (VU22459) | 40 | ARCH5228 | City Campus |
| Integrate services layout into design documentation (VU22461) | 40 | ARCH5229 | City Campus |
| Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings (VU22458) | 60 | ARCH5230 | City Campus |
| Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings (VU22456) | 120 | ARCH5231 | City Campus |
| Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings (VU22463) | 180 | ARCH5232 | City Campus |
| Present architectural designs (VU22467) | 120 | ARCH5233 | City Campus |
| Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings (VU22465) | 200 | ARCH5234 | City Campus |
| Apply project risk management techniques (BSBPMG415) | 40 | BUSM8849C | City Campus |
| Undertake small business planning (BSBSMB404) | 50 | BUSM8839C | City Campus |
| Manage architectural project administration (VU22468) | 60 | ARCH5235 | City Campus |
| Undertake complex architectural projects (VU22469) | 280 | ARCH5236 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification. For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Applicants who are not currently studying year 12 are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining:
- your reasons for wanting to study this program
- your intended career path
- the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
- details of any related work or voluntary experience
If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered based on academic achievement only.
International English language requirement A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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