ObjectivesThis program produces graduates capable of designing and documenting residential and commercial buildings up to three storeys above a lower level set aside for car parking. Students should note prerequisite requirements and term availability (in this handbook) when planning their study load for the year. 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 Coordinator. Students should actively seek employment in 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 where they are seeking an exemption. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of selected TAFE qualifications.
Entry requirementsDomestic students - Prerequisites: nil; Recommended study - English, science subjects and Maths B
Academic titleAssociate Degree of Building Design
Course description
About Building Design
Building designers (medium rise) are able to plan and document buildings ranging from family homes to medium-rise commercial buildings.
Studies develop skills in design and documentation, understanding of construction, structures, building materials and services, professional practice and communication. Principles of sustainability are integrated throughout the program.
CQUniversity's built environment fields of study are designed with students' needs in mind. Offered exclusively by distance education mode, the program is completed part-time while you are working or seeking employment in the industry.
Career Opportunities
Building designers provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings and work for design, architectural, planning, building or engineering firms, government departments and corporations with a large building portfolio.
Successful completion of this award satisfies the educational requirements for the Building Design - Medium Rise licence, issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 16 courses/96 units of credit as outlined below:
Course Code Course Name
Level 1 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
BLAR11033 Building Materials 1
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
BLAR11048 Construction 2
BLCN11033 Construction 1
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
Level 2 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
BLAR12036 Building Design 1
BLAR12038 Building Industry Contracts
BLAR12041 Building Materials 2
BLAR12050 Contract Documentation
BLAR12052 Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053 Professional Practice
BLAR12054 Structural Design Processes
Recommended study schedule
By following the recommended study schedule, students will address required course prerequisite units. Minor variations may occur due to credit transfers granted and work and family commitments.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - T1
BLAR11033 Building Materials 1
BLCN11033 Construction 1
Year 1 - T2
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
Year 1 - T3
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
Year 2 - T 1
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
Year 2 - T2
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11048 Construction 2
Year 2 - T3
BLAR12036 Building Design 1
Year 3 - T1
BLAR12052 Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053 Professional Practice