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Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

CPP40121
Business & adminCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
14Training providers
Feb 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPP40121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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 Design Drafter
Industries
Building Design
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CPP40121 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 10 units: 7 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPPBDN4101Work effectively in a building design environment
CPPBDN4102Analyse building design drawings
CPPBDN4103Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects
CPPBDN4104Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation
CPPBDN4105Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4106Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4107Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4108Draw layout of required services for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4109Research architectural styles and movements
CPPBDN4110Set up BIM capable software and files for building design drafting projects
CPPBDN5101Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
CPPBDN5102Produce compliant designs for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN5110Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CPP40121 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

14 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→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
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→
ONSHIFT EDUCATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
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→
Wodonga Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→

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.