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Diploma of Building Design

CPP50921
Business & adminDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Feb 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPP50921, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Building Designer
Industries
Building Design
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CPP50921 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 12 units: 9 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBPMG426Apply project risk management techniques
CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction works
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPPBDN5101Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
CPPBDN5102Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN5103Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
CPPBDN5104Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
CPPBDN5105Evaluate construction materials and methods for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
CPPBDN5106Determine compliance requirements for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys
CPPBDN5107Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5108Design timber-framed buildings
CPPBDN5109Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
CPPBDN5110Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
CPPBDN5111Produce rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs
CPPBDN6106Produce building information modelling for building design projects
PUAFIR518Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CPP50921 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

11 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Built Form Design AcademyBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Digital Construction Academy Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
National Skills Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2018→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Sydney Design SchoolBased in NSW · Registered since 2008→
TAFE International Western AustraliaBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.