This program aims to produce graduates capable of designing and drafting residential and commercial buildings up to 25 metres in height. The program has been produced in close association with the Building Designers’ Association of Australia.
Prospective students are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator about exemptions from the program based on previous study or professional experience. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of TAFE qualifications.
A normal part-time load is 12 units of credit for terms 2 and 3, 6 units of credit in term 5. Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program in liaison with the Program Coordinator. It is suggested that you study courses in order of level.
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are: | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are: | |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation (NC) |
| BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 (NC) |
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 3, which are: | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| BLAR13051 | Design Documentation (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 (NC) |
The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work commitments.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Winter | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - Autumn | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - Winter | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 2 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - Winter | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation (NC) |
| Year 3 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Winter | |
| BLAR13051 | Design Documentation (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| Year 4 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 5 - Autumn | |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| Year 5 - Winter | |
| BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 (NC) |
| Year 5 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 (NC) |
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.
Transitional Arrangements for Building Programs
As the building programs have been restructured, students still in these programs must ensure that they complete courses out of the new programs at appropriate levels. Students should liaise closely with their Program Coordinator to ensure correct enrolment.
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003