This program produces graduates capable of designing, documenting and administering the contract for construction of residential and all classes of commercial buildings.
Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability when planning their study program. Courses are offered annually. It is suggested that courses be studied in the sequence shown in the recommended study schedule. The individual's workload may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Advisor. Students should actively seek employment within the building industry.
Prospective students should note that exemptions from courses within the program may be given where their previous study at AQF Certificate 4 level or higher fully meets the learning outcomes of a course. Students should not enrol into a course for which they are seeking an exemption.
Building designers provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings and work for design, architecture, planning, building or engineering firms, government departments, and corporations with a large building portfolio.
Duration | 5 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BBldgDes |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Rank Threshold | SR 66 | ATAR 66 |
Domestic students
Nil
International students should visit www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information including English language requirements.
Interim Awards | CC01 - Associate Degree of Building Design |
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Exit Awards | CC01 - Associate Degree of Building Design |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 75 |
2023 | 84 |
2022 | 90 |
2021 | 89 |
2020 | 85 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Level 1 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11032 | Structural Forms & Analysis | |
BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 | |
BLAR11039 | Building Law & Regulations | |
BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | |
BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 | |
BLAR11049 | Built Environment Communication and Skills | |
BLCN11033 | Construction 1 | |
BLAR11048 | Construction 2 |
Level 2 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes | |
BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 | |
BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 | |
BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 | |
BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation | |
BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies | |
BLAR12053 | Professional Practice | |
BLAR12055 | History and Theory of Building Design |
Level 3 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration | |
BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 | |
BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 | |
BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 | |
BLAR13049 | Construction 3 | |
BLAR13051 | Design Documentation | |
BLAR13052 | Spatial Design Theory and Application | |
BLAR13053 | Urban Design and Development |
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 | |
BLAR11049 | Built Environment Communication and Skills |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 | |
BLCN11033 | Construction 1 |
Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11039 | Building Law & Regulations |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11032 | Structural Forms & Analysis | |
BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | |
BLAR11048 | Construction 2 |
Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies | |
BLAR12053 | Professional Practice |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 | |
BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes |
Year 3 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12055 | History and Theory of Building Design | |
BLAR13052 | Spatial Design Theory and Application |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration | |
BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 |
Year 4 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13051 | Design Documentation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 | |
BLAR13049 | Construction 3 |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 |
Year 5 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13053 | Urban Design and Development |
Articulation and Credit Transfer
To be eligible for a credit transfer, students must have completed
relevant study at Certificate IV level or above within the past 10 years.
Please refer to the Credit Transfer/RPL website for further
information. Students can apply for direct credit against CQUniversity units,
if equivalent tertiary level study has been completed. Students must supply
relevant documentation (study guides, unit profiles, etc) to do this. If your
study was undertaken more than 10 years ago, you may not be eligible to apply
for this as credit.
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that students have
access to the CQUniversity website. It is strongly recommended that students
have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student
resources that would include but not limited to, email, internet, video
streaming, electronic assessment submission.
Degree with distinction
Students, who achieve an overall GPA of 6.0 and above at the completion
of the course, based on their first attempt of the units, will be awarded a
degree with distinction.
Study Schedule
To assist with unit selection, refer to the recommended course study
schedule found here.