22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) - International

Intakes

February 2025

Locations

East Geelong Campus

Duration

Full-time: 2 years

CRICOS code

114639B

Fee

AUD $25,000

Course description

Learn the fundamentals of good design as you utilise your creativity and love of design and construction to create your own (virtual) building design projects.

This course is highly regarded by industry. It provides the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to work as a building designer.  You will gain specialist design skills applicable to residential and commercial design within the building design sector in a project-based setting, reflective of real office practice. Importantly, our strong industry partnerships allow students to work on live projects and graduate work-ready. 

There are also opportunities to pursue further studies with pathways to university, where this course will provide you excellent grounding to take your studies further into Architecture and/or Building.   

Possible career outcomes

  • building designers
  • architectural assistants  
  • building design assistants  
  • architectural draftspersons 

Applications & attendance


Intake Applications Attendance Classes Duration 
2025 February
East Geelong Campus
Open: 15 Feb 2024
Close: 28 Feb
Class Day
Mon, Tues & Wed - 9am to 5pm
Full-time: 2 years 

Entrance requirements

Academic:

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent – Equivalents can be found on our Entry Requirements page.

English:

IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) – Equivalents can be found on our English language equivalency page.

Age/other requirements:

You must be 18 years or over at the time of course commencement.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need. 

Units & assessments

Core Units Code Hours
Apply project risk management techniques BSBPMG426 40
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings VU23443 120
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings VU23442 180
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings VU23445 60
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings VU23444 50
Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment VU23459 50
Design safe buildings VU23446 40
Design sustainable buildings VU23447 90
Integrate digital applications into commercial architectural workflows VU23455 120
Integrate digital applications into residential architectural workflows VU23454 120
Integrate services layout into design documentation VU23448 40
Manage architectural project administration VU23457 60
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 6
Present architectural designs VU23456 120
Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings VU23450 180
Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings VU23449 180
Provide design solutions for commercial buildings VU23453 100
Provide design solutions for residential buildings VU23452 100
Research and develop business plans BSBESB401 50
Select construction materials for building projects VU23451 60
Undertake complex architectural projects VU23458 280
Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process VU23441 40

Assessment is based on:

  • Questioning 
  • Observations and practical demonstrations 
  • Portfolio (work samples)
  • Product (reports, projects, role plays etc) 

Total tuition fee:

$31,820

Total approx. materials and courses expenses:


Fees Rate Unit
Resources AUD $770.00

Further study options

  • Bachelor of Architecture at Deakin University