ObjectivesThis 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 (in this handbook) 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 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. 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 titleBachelor of Building Design
Course description
About Building Design
Building designers are able to design, document and administer the contract for construction of buildings ranging from family homes to multi-storey commercial buildings.
Studies incorporate the development of design and documentation skills; understanding of construction; structures, building materials and services, regulatory controls, law, professional practice and communication. Principles of sustainability are integrated throughout the program.
CQUnversity'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 - Open Licence issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit as outlined below:
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
BLAR12054 Structural Design Processes
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
Level 3 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR13035 Building Contract Administration
BLAR13037 Building Design 2
BLAR13042 Building Sector Management
BLAR13044 Building Systems and Services 2
BLAR13046 Built Environment 2
BLAR13047 Construction Economics 1
BLAR13049 Construction 3
BLAR13051 Design Documentation
Students may exit with an Associate Degree of Building Design after completing all the courses associated with the CU63 program.
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
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
Year 1 - T3
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
Year 2 - T1
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
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