Modification History
New qualification
Description
This qualification applies to senior building designers who are typically responsible for managing a building design practice and undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including the design of both Type A and Type B constructions.
Senior building designers typically design Type A constructions as defined within the BCA. They may specialise in the full range of residential, commercial, public or industrial projects, including new buildings and renovations.
This qualification provides a direct pathway from the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Building Design. It provides the opportunity for the recognition of units of competency already achieved in the Vocational Graduate Certificate.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the property services industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
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Core units |
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CPPBDN8001A |
Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for complex building design projects |
CPPBDN8002A |
Research compliance requirements for complex building design projects |
CPPBDN8003A |
Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects |
CPPBDN8007A |
Manage the design of Type A constructions |
Elective units |
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CPCMCM7001A |
Plan and manage complex projects |
CPCMCM7002A |
Manage the quality of projects and processes |
CPPBDN8004A |
Lead the building design team |
CPPBDN8005A |
Manage the tendering and construction process for a client |
CPPBDN8006A |
Identify and manage new building design technologies |
CPPCMN8001A |
Lead the strategic planning process for an enterprise |
CPPCMN8002A |
Identify and develop business opportunities |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.