This qualification provides building design drafters with the competencies required to support building designers and architects. The building design drafter may work on a wide range of building design projects, including high rise commercial projects, but always under the supervision and instruction of an appropriately licensed or accredited architect or building designer.
The role of the drafter includes using building information modeling (BIM)-capable current industry standard building design software to produce drawings and documentation required by clients and stakeholders, and for the planning and building authorization processes. It also involves researching and applying relevant information, including drawings and reports from other construction professionals and compliance requirements relevant to specific projects. The drafter also provides administrative support to the design team, including data collection and storage, and file management.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Study Mode: Mixed mode
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.
Career Opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Building Design include:
Pathways
Students, who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
Course Structure
To achieve a CERTIFICATE IV IN a total of FIFTEEN (15) units of competency must be completed comprising NINE (9) Core and SIX (6) Elective units.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence is 98.
Applicants must have completed international qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10.
IELTS (Academic): Overall Score 5.5 (5.0 per module)
PTE (Academic): Overall Score 42 (36 in each skill)
TOEFL (iBT): A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21
Type | Public |
Campus setting | Urban |
Establishment year | 2003 |
Location | Darwin, Northern Territory |
Number of campuses | 5 |
Annual Endowment | 301 Million AUD |
Academic staff | 580 |
Total students | 20124 |
International students | 17.5% |
Graduate Employment | 83.39% |
Mode of program | On campus/ Online/ Full time/ Part time |
The tuition fees and other expenses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) can vary depending on the program and level of study. Here are some general estimates of the average tuition fees and other expenses for international students:
Tuition fees: The annual tuition fees for international students can range from AUD 24,000 to AUD 39,000 depending on the program and level of study. Some programs, such as medicine, may have higher tuition fees.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): International students are required to have health insurance while studying in Australia. The cost of OSHC can range from AUD 500 to AUD 2,000 per year depending on the level of cover.
Accommodation: The cost of accommodation can vary depending on the type and location of the accommodation. On-campus accommodation can range from AUD 230 to AUD 350 per week, while off-campus accommodation can range from AUD 150 to AUD 500 per week.
Living expenses: The cost of living in Darwin can vary depending on the lifestyle and spending habits of the student. A rough estimate of living expenses, including food, transportation, and other expenses, is around AUD 18,000 to AUD 20,000 per year.
It is important to note that these are only estimates and the actual expenses may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the student. Make sure to check CDU's website for the specific tuition fees and other expenses for your chosen program.
For reference, the cost breakdown is shown below:
Program | Tuition Fee per year |
---|---|
Bachelor’s degree | 25,328 – 33,480 AUD |
Master’s degree | 28,104 - 34,680 AUD |
Undergraduate associate degree | 29,616 – 33,480 AUD |
Undergraduate diploma | 26,968 – 29,616 AUD |
Graduate associate degree | 25,328 – 28,104 AUD |
Graduate diploma | 32760 AUD |
Expense | Cost in Darwin (per week) | Cost in Sydney (per week) |
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Food and groceries | 80-280 AUD | 80-280 AUD |
Gas and electricity | 35-140 AUD | 35-140 AUD |
Phone and Internet | 20-55 AUD | 20-55 AUD |
Transportation | 7 AUD | 30-55 AUD |
Car (if owned by students) | 150-260 AUD | 150-260 AUD |
Entertainment expenses | 80-150 AUD | 80-150 AUD |
Accommodation expenses | 175-227.50 AUD | 283-750 AUD |
Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia | AUD 1680 Per Month Approx |
Entrance Exams in Australia | TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600 |
Work and Study in Australia | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Australia | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Australia | AUD 620 |
Student Visa in Australia | The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian). |
Intakes in Australia | There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July. |
Top Job Sectors in Australia | Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc. |
Economy in Australia | 1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 15,500
Total
$ 15,500