Program Overview

Associate Degree of Building Design

The Associate Degree of Building Design will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the building design industry. Students will learn to design, document, and manage contracts for both residential and commercial buildings, gaining practical skills and theoretical insights to ensure proficiency in the latest industry standards and technologies.

Overview

Throughout the course, students will explore a wide range of topics, including building materials, construction legislation, building systems and services, and hand and digital drawing. This course will enable students to design and document residential and commercial buildings up to three stories above a lower level set aside for car parking.

Career Opportunities

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. Successful completion of this award satisfies the educational requirements for the Building Design - Medium Rise licence, issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland.

Structure and Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when students want to study. Students can choose the intake that best suits them in the drop-down menu.

• Available Locations: Online
• Course Duration: 4 years part-time
• Course Code: CC01

Unit Details

Students must complete 16 units (96 credits), including:

1. Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing (BLAR11056)
2. Building Materials 1 (BLAR11033)
3. Building Law & Regulations (BLAR11039)
4. Building Systems and Services 1 (BLAR11043)
5. Built Environment 1 (BLAR11045)
6. Built Environment Communication and Skills (BLAR11049)
7. Residential Construction (BLAR11050)
8. Construction Legislation 1 (BLAR11051)

Professional Recognition

The CC01 Associate Degree of Building Design Course is accredited by the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA). Completion of this award satisfies the educational requirements for a Building Design - Low and Medium Rise Licence issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet the following entry requirements:

1. Rank Threshold: ATAR 66.00 | SR 66.00
2. Entry Requirements: View the Entry Requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for this course.
3. Recommended Study: English and Mathematics

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative First-Year Fee: $10,600 (2026 Indicative) (CSP)
• Commonwealth Supported Places: This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.
• HECS-HELP Loan: Students may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if they are offered a CSP.
• Scholarships: CQUniversity offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help with expenses and enhance employability.

How to Apply

Students can apply via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or directly to CQUniversity, depending on their circumstances. The application process involves checking course requirements, getting a Unique Student Identifier, and submitting an application through the ApplyCQU portal.