The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is designed to meet the needs of individuals aspiring to become a Project Administrator of large building projects or to one day run their own drafting practice as a registered Building Designer in the state of Victoria after gaining appropriate experience in the industry.

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: 21953VIC
  • Local Fees: Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000

Campus: Greensborough, Preston

Duration

Full-time: Year 1 & 2, Year 3: Part time.

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Students who complete the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) may seek entry and advanced standing into degree courses in Architecture offered by Universities.

The Advanced Diploma will normally exempt a student from the first year- to year and a half of a degree program.

Career Opportunities

This course is recognised by the Building Designers' Association of Victoria and is recognised by the Building Practitioners' Board as the pre-requisite qualification for application to become a registered practitioner within Victoria. <br /><br />

Graduates may seek employment as a Team Leader or Project Administrator with Architects, Builders or Building Designers and after gaining suitable industrial work experience will be capable of running their own drafting office and will be able to apply to the Building Practitioners Board to become a registered practitioner.<br /><br />

Employment may also be sought as an Architectural Technician for Architects, Building Contractors, Building Designers or in the Building Management department of large commercial enterprises or government departments.

Entrance Requirements

Year 12 VCE (or equivalent) or mature age entry.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed using a variety of methods, including: • project-based assessment • theory-based tests • completion of practical assignments / folio work • targeted oral questions

Materials

Participants of this course are required to purchase specific texts and materials. Contact the department for more information.

More Information

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.

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Fees

You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and

  • you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
  • you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.

If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.

Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.

Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.

Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Start Date Finish Date Census Date Hours Fees
BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control occupational health and safety risk
8 Feb 2010 25 Nov 2011 31 Aug 2010
40 $116.00 $200.00 $5.00 $40.00
VPAU349 Work safely in the construction industry
8 Feb 2010 8 Feb 2010 31 Mar 2010
6 $17.40 $31.00 $5.00 $6.00
VPAU582 Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
8 Feb 2010 10 Jun 2011 31 Aug 2010
40 $116.00 $200.00 $5.00 $40.00
VPAU583 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
180 $522.00 $902.00 $5.00 $180.00
VPAU585 Comply with codes and standards in the design of residential buildings
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
40 $116.00 $200.00 $5.00 $40.00
VPAU587 Design safe buildings
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2011 31 Aug 2010
40 $116.00 $200.00 $5.00 $40.00
VPAU588 Design sustainable buildings
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
90 $261.00 $450.00 $5.00 $90.00
VPAU590 Produce working drawings for residential buildings
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
180 $522.00 $902.00 $5.00 $180.00
VPAU592 Select construction materials for building projects
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
40 $116.00 $200.00 $5.00 $40.00
VPAU593 Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings
8 Feb 2010 25 Nov 2011 31 Aug 2010
200 $580.00 $1,000.00 $5.00 $200.00
VPAU594 Integrate digital applications into workflows
8 Feb 2010 25 Nov 2011 31 Aug 2010
240 $696.00 $1,200.00 $5.00 $240.00
VPAU595 Present architectural designs
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
120 $348.00 $600.00 $5.00 $120.00
VPAU596 Manage architectural project administration
8 Feb 2010 22 Nov 2010 31 Aug 2010
60 $174.00 $300.00 $5.00 $60.00

**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.

VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.

You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:

  • an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
  • enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
  • meet tax file number requirements;
  • have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit

VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.

Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.

For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.

NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance

* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.

** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans

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