CPP80213 - Graduate Diploma of Building Design

Graduate Diploma of Building Design

This qualification applies to senior building designers who are typically responsible for managing a building design practice and undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including the design of both Type A and Type B constructions.

Senior building designers typically design Type A constructions as defined within the BCA. They may specialise in the full range of residential, commercial, public or industrial projects, including new buildings and renovations.

This qualification provides a direct pathway from the Graduate Certificate in Building Design. It provides the opportunity for the recognition of units of competency already achieved in the Graduate Certificate.

Subjects

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 8 units of competency: 4 core units 4 elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: a minimum of 3 units from the elective units listed below up to 1 unit from a qualification in CPP07 or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured and it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units
CPPBDN8001A	Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for complex building design projects
CPPBDN8002A	Research compliance requirements for complex building design projects
CPPBDN8003A	Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects
CPPBDN8007A	Manage the design of Type A constructions

Elective units
CPCMCM7001A	Plan and manage complex projects
CPCMCM7002A	Manage the quality of projects and processes
CPPBDN8004A	Lead the building design team
CPPBDN8005A	Manage the tendering and construction process for a client
CPPBDN8006A	Identify and manage new building design technologies
CPPCMN8001A	Lead the strategic planning process for an enterprise
CPPCMN8002A	Identify and develop business opportunities

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	consult with and engage industry colleagues, staff, customers and others who may be internal or external to the organisation research, prepare and present high-level reports and plans pitched appropriately to the needs of the audience use clear and insightful verbal and non-verbal communication read and interpret a range of information relevant to job/role, including industry reports, regulations, Acts, legislation and policies present information to others at briefings and via other forms of communication negotiate with stakeholders, staff and customers foster change negotiate effectively establish and maintain consultative processes
Teamwork	manage teams lead team effort towards identified goals liaise with relevant personnel
Problem solving	review and interpret policy initiatives in order to identify threats and opportunities for the organisation identify customer needs and match service delivery responses to address these needs resolve work-related problems form and test assumptions in an effort to resolve problems implement conflict-resolution strategies quantify the benefits of options and perform calculations to assist in solving problems
Initiative and enterprise	identify business opportunities think and act proactively to solve problems and generate new and improved work practices and productivity identify relevant sources of information and use them effectively adjust quickly to changing situations drive change within the organisation
Planning and organising	lead project and related business planning processes manage risks plan and organise own work tasks and those of a team plan and organise resources to meet deadlines determine schedules to ensure work is completed on time coordinate tasks and processes undertake relevant research and evaluation to support work objectives
Self-management	demonstrate capacity to be a self-starter and self-motivated monitor own work and adjust accordingly to meet agreed standards and expectations manage own work area
Learning	undertake self-development opportunities contribute to learning in the workplace maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures and legislation obtain feedback to identify ways to improve ongoing activities
Technology	use technology relevant to the job/role, which may include: conducting online research using software applications to manage and undertake projects using applications to manage finances and planning and reporting processes adapt to the use of new technology as appropriate

Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each employability skill are representative of the property services industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.

This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.