Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

In this course you will receive access to and learn CAD software including ArchiCAD, Revit, and Lumion. You will use these tools to produce drawings and compliant documentation, work with building information modelling (BIM) capable software, and create digital 3-D models of building designs.

The course fee for international students ranges from $14,000 to $16,100 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 10 units of competency, consisting of 7 core units and 3 elective units. Electives can be chosen from the listed electives, or two from the listed electives plus one from the CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design qualification or any current level 4 qualification or accredited course.

Graduates of this course can go on to draftsperson roles, supporting building designers and architects. They may also pursue further study to become an accredited building designer, including pathways to the Diploma of Building Design at TAFE NSW.

After completing the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting, you can continue your studies through a vocational study pathway, a TAFE NSW degree pathway, TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways offering guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students, or other university pathways. A recommended further study option is the Diploma of Building Design at TAFE NSW.