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On campus with some online (80% on campus, 20% online) or Online virtual classroom (100% online via Zoom). Some intakes on campus only (100% on campus).
Full time / Part time · Full time: 3 days per week (on campus) or 3 x 5 hour Zoom sessions plus approx 16 hours of study per week (online). Part time: up to 2 x 6 hour Zoom sessions plus up to approx 10 hours of study per week (online) or 1 day per week (TAFE at School).
07 Oct 2026 | 27 Jan 2027 | 01 Feb 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Fee-Free TAFE $0 · Concession $1,860–$2,710 · Subsidised $2,700–$3,550 · Full fee $5,500–$6,350
Duration
6 months full time (on campus) or 1 year part time (online)
Intakes
07 Oct 2026 | 27 Jan 2027
Study Mode
On campus with some online / Online virtual classroom
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Analyse building design drawings
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to read, interpret and analyse building design drawings for Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It covers interpreting construction industry conventions for drawings and analysing drawings for different projects to identify design and technical features.
Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply relevant planning and building legislation for Class 1 and 10 building design projects. It includes investigating and interpreting planning and building legislation and approval requirements and National Construction Code (NCC) specifications for Class 1 and 10 buildings including deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions.
Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare drawings that comply with planning and building approval requirements for Class 1 and 10 buildings as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes planning methods and processes for producing required documentation and checking drawings to confirm quality and consistency against technical expert documentation.
Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes determining the application, performance and interaction of contemporary construction methods against compliance with relevant legislation, the NCC and Australian Standards.
Work effectively in a building design environment
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a drafter in a building design environment. This includes completing drafting activities to support the designer, working safely and collaboratively and managing documentation for future retrieval.
Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings that conform to Australian Standards and drawing protocols for building design projects, using computer-aided design (CAD) software. It includes preparing building design drawings from instructions, sketches and drawings for building design projects.
Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to investigate construction materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes determining the application and performance of commonly available construction materials and identifying suitable materials to comply with relevant sections of legislation, Australian Standards and the NCC.
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
Draw layout of required services for Class 1 and 10 buildings
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to draw the layout of services for Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes reviewing project documentation, identifying the services required to comply with building regulations, codes and standards and drawing layouts for stormwater, sewerage, water supply, electrical and gas services.
Research architectural styles and movements
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to research architectural styles and movements and identify and analyse how they influence design projects. It includes documenting findings and information as reference materials for use in design projects.
Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to set up digital project files in building information modelling (BIM) capable industry standard building design drawing software for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It covers installing BIM-capable design software and applying its functions and options to create, name and save project files and templates for different types of building design projects.
Common Questions
The course can be completed in 6 months full time or 1 year part time when studied online. TAFE at School students complete the course over 8 terms at 1 day per week.
Fees vary depending on your eligibility. Eligible students may access Fee-Free TAFE at $0. Concession fees range from $1,860–$2,710, subsidised fees from $2,700–$3,550, and full fees from $5,500–$6,350. TAFE at School students pay $6,160, and international students pay $7,700.
Yes, the course is available via online virtual classroom, where classes are delivered in real time via scheduled Zoom sessions. Full-time online students attend 3 x 5 hour Zoom sessions plus approximately 16 hours of study per week, while part-time online students attend up to 2 x 6 hour Zoom sessions plus up to approximately 10 hours of study per week.
After completing the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting, you can continue studying at TAFE Queensland to complete the Diploma of Building Design. TAFE Queensland's partnerships with Australia's top universities also means you may be credited for your time with TAFE if you decide to upgrade your qualification at university. Alternatively, you can enter the workforce as an entry-level drafter supporting building designers and architects.
The course is offered on campus at South Bank (Greater Brisbane), Coomera (Gold Coast), and Nambour (Sunshine Coast). On-campus study is delivered primarily face to face with a teacher, with approximately 80% on campus and 20% online.
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