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Diploma of Building Design

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma of Building Design is a one-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering 3D building design in Revit and ArchiCAD, Sustainable design and regulatory compliance.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Building Design and apply creative practice
  • Critical evaluation
  • and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Building Designer
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • CAD Technician
  • Building Information Modeller

Curriculum

  • One-year course made up of 12 units under the packaging rules. Core study includes establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  • Prepare specifications for all construction works
  • Produce digital 3-D models of building designs and produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification; some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification for six courses; three courses require a related RMIT diploma (Visual Arts
  • Accounting
  • Screen and Media) or equivalent

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent or a related diploma

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 50
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,125 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Vocational Education
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    88 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.