Bachelor of Building Design CU65

Program at a glance

Duration: 5 years part-time
Mode & Location: external
Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit
Faculty: James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems
Entry: QTAC (more info)
Accreditation: This program is regularly reviewed by the accrediting body, the Building Designers' Association of Australia.
Residential School: not applicable
Practicum/Work placement: not applicable
Exit awards: Advanced Diploma of Building Design after 96 units of credit/16 courses (comprising Levels 1 and 2)
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: the Faculty on 07 4930 9733 or email engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au
International students: not applicable
CRICOS program codes: not applicable

Program aim

This program produces graduates capable of designing, documenting and administering residential and all classes of commercial buildings.

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 selected TAFE qualifications. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.

Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program. Courses are offered once annually. It is suggested that courses be studied as shown in the Recommended Study Schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Coordinator.

Career options

Building designer, building interior designer, architectural drafter, construction project manager

Successful completion of this award will satisfy the educational requirement for the Building Design - Low Rise, Building Design - Medium Rise and Building Desgin - Open licences issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland.

Program structure

Course Code Course Title
Level 1: 8 compulsory courses 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
Level 2: 8 compulsory courses 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)
Exit Advanced Diploma of Building Design
Level 3: 8 compulsory courses 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)

Recommended study schedule

The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work and family commitments.

Course Code Course Title
Year 1 - Term 1 (T1)
BLCN11033 Construction 1 (NC)
BLAR11033 Building Materials 1 (NC)
Year 1 - Term 2 (T2)
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1 (NC)
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1 (NC)
Year 1 - Term 3 (T3)
BLAR11039 Building Law and Regulations (NC)
Year 2 - T1
BLAR11032 Structural Forms and Analysis (NC)
BLAR12052 Geotechnical Studies (NC)
Year 2 - T2
BLAR11048 Construction 2 (NC)
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
Year 2 - T3
BLAR12036 Building Design 1 (NC)
Year 3 - T1
BLAR12053 Professional Practice (NC)
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1 (NC)
Year 3 - T2
BLAR12054 Structural Design Processes (NC)
BLAR12050 Contract Documentation (NC)
Year 3 - T3
BLAR12041 Building Materials 2 (NC)
Year 4 - T1
BLAR12038 Building Industry Contracts (NC)
BLAR13049 Construction 3 (NC)
Year 4 - T2
BLAR13051 Design Documentation (NC)
BLAR13035 Building Contract Administration (NC)
Year 4 - T3
BLAR13042 Building Sector Management (NC)
Year 5 - T1
BLAR13044 Building Systems and Services 2 (NC)
BLAR13047 Construction Economics 1 (NC)
Year 5 - T2
BLAR13046 Built Environment 2 (NC)
Year 5 - T3
BLAR13037 Building Design 2 (NC)

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Degree with Distinction

Students who achieve a GPA of 6.0 and above, in their first attempt result in their enrolled courses over the three years (full-time equivalent) of the program will be awarded a degree with distinction.

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.

Students should have a mathematical knowledge equal to a passing grade in Queensland Maths B or an interstate or TAFE equivalent.