Architectural Drafting - Diploma

Program Summary: This program provides training in architectural drafting skills and technical knowledge required to produce building development and construction documents for a range of residential and commercial property development settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply for architectural drafting/ technician positions advertised by building designers, architectural and interior design practices, property developers, government departments and building construction companies or building products developers. They will be capable of operating a small architectural drafting business or seek employment as employees or freelance contractors.

Qualification:

Diploma of Architectural Drafting

Program No:

DP-2G24

Campus:

Reid

Accredited To:

31/12/10

Application Method:

REMEMBER! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol ONLY.

Delivery Mode: 4 semesters part-time (approx. 10 hours per week)

Youth Allowance/Austudy: Click here for more information

Job Opportunities: Architectural draftspersons within architectural and building design practices

Entry Requirements: You must:
- possess an ACT Year 12 Certificate or equivalent (including any international equivalent) OR be Mature Age (turn at least 20 years in the first year of study)
AND
- present a portfolio and written statement at interview (or other negotiated process) which demonstrates your:
- drawing/imaging skills (conventional and/or electronic)
- effective visual communication skills
- problem solving skills
- motivation and enthusiasm towards completing the program successfully (as evidenced by relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience)
- potential aptitude for architectural drafting work
- understanding and knowledge of the role of draftsperson/technician
- ability to present a well-organised portfolio
- effective written and verbal communication skills.

If you are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, using English as a second language, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of English language skills (both oral and written), equivalent to ASLPR Level 3 (or IELTS 6; or Cambridge Proficiency–level English or TOEFL equivalent).

Entry Process:
1. Submit your postal application.
2. Attend an interview (or other negotiated process) where you will be asked to:
- submit your academic results, résumé and references
- present a written statement, giving reasons and other supporting evidence for studying in the chosen field. This statement is to be prepared before coming to the interview where you will be able to expand on your suitability for selection into the program.
- present a portfolio of recent design work where the opportunity will be given to discuss or review the work. The portfolio should include a signed declaration that the work presented in the portfolio is your original work or from acknowledged source material.
- demonstrate your potential to complete the program successfully and achieve the standards required for employment in the design industry.

Recognition: For information on having your existing skills and knowledge recognised, click here

Subjects: To gain the Diploma of Architectural Drafting you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Core (complete all)

ARCH

145

Architectural documentation 1

ARCH

146

Architectural presentation 1

ARCH

147

Building materials 1

ARCH

148

Building construction 1

CADR

124

CAD 1

ARCH

149

Architectural documentation 2

ARCH

150

Architectural presentation 2

ARCH

151

Building materials 2

ARCH

152

Building construction 2

CADR

125

CAD 2

ARCH

153

Architectural documentation 3

ARCH

154

Building construction 3

CADR

126

CAD 3

ARCH

155

Architectural documentation 4

ARCH

156

Building construction 4

CADR

127

CAD 4