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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Make your mark as an architectural technician, working in building design offices and architectural practices. Focus on the practical and technical application of design skills, and create innovative, sustainable designs for domestic and commercial-scale building projects with the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) based in Melbourne. Learn about building design from the ground up as you explore topics covering innovative and sustainable design industry-specific digital applications problem-solving through drawing construction technology and building processes project documentation architectural project administration construction processes materials technology building services communicating and working with a variety of stakeholders and consultants associated planning and building regulation codes and standards. Draw, design and build Explore techniques from freehand drawing to digital design as you learn about the presentation, documentation and architectural workflow processes for building projects. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent ). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below). Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42) C1 Advanced: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component. C2 Proficiency: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Pre-Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career As a graduate of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), you have the skills and qualifications to work on a diverse variety of project types in a wide range of technical positions. Roles in architectural practices and building design offices include: building designer building information modelling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) specialist documentation specialist for domestic and commercial projects. As a graduate, your work focus could include: digital presentation and architectural documentation of buildings architectural modelling and animation residential and commercial design and planning retail design and documentation working as part of a technical architectural team. As a student at RMIT, you have access to a range of career resources specially designed to assist job-seeking students and graduates. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Common Questions
The CRICOS course code for the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) at RMIT University is 114568A, and the VET National Code is 22627VIC.
The estimated total course cost is AU$64,651, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$63,875 and a non-tuition fee of AU$776.
The course has a duration of 104 weeks.
The course is delivered at RMIT University's campus located at 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This location is owned and operated by the provider, whose CRICOS Provider Code is 00122A.
Prospective international students can contact the International Admissions Manager, Amm Jones, by phone at 0399255148 or by email at intladmissions@rmit.edu.au.
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