CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design**

** Please note: this qualification has been superceded and is in "teach-out" until July 1st 2023. You need to have all training
and assessment for all units you are completing finished by this date, or have transitioned to the new qualification.

Course Brochure

	Qualification CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design

	Support hours 7am - 6pm AEST (Mon - Thurs) 7am - 5pm AEST (Fri)

	Course access Unlimited access during enrolment period 18 month enrolment period Start now, pay later

	Certificate issued Instantly Emailed straight away after successfully completed

Course purpose

The CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design applies to building designers who undertake building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except Type A Construction buildings. It can also be required for licensing purposes such as a 'Building Design - Medium Rise' licence. You should check with your state or territory's relevant licensing authority's requirements as PCD Training cannot guarantee this qualification will lead to a building design licence.

Select number of units from CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design could also be required for different licensing, such as a 'Building Design - Low Rise' licence. Again, you should check with your relevant state or territory's licensing authority for their requirements.

Building designers may specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, heritage restorations and additions or renovations; or they may also undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses.

See the course brochure for details.

Course requirements

To successfully complete CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design, you are required to complete seventeen (17) units of competency. The seventeen units comprise seven (7) core units and ten (10) elective units.

A participant has an eighteen (18) month enrolment period from time of enrolment to have the course completed.

Hours

The nominal hours for the CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design (based on our recommended study order) is 1682 hours. The actual hours undertaken to complete the qualification may end up much lower or higher depending on your particular circumstances.

See the course brochure for details.

Unit Code	Unit Name	Full Fee for service- no funding in AUD
CPPBDN5005A	Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5006A*	Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs	$400
CPPBDN5001A	Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5003A	Research compliance requirements for small-scale residential building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5016A*	Produce and present rendered animations of 3-D models of small-scale building designs	$400
CPPBDN5011A	Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for small-scale residential buildings	$400
CPCCSV5013A*	Apply principles of energy efficient design to building	$400
CPPBDN5012A*	Produce and present 3-D models of small-scaled building designs	$400
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	$300
CPPBDN5002A*	Research construction materials and methods for small-scale non-residential building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5004A*	Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5008A	Develop concepts for small-scale building design projects and finalise solutions with clients	$400
CPPBDN5009A	Produce compliant client-approved designs for small-scale building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5010A*	Negotiate and finalise planning approval for small-scale building design projects	$400
CPPBDN5015A*	Produce compliant client-approved working drawings for non-residential buildings	$400
CPCCBC4015A*	Prepare specifications for all construction works	$300
CPPBDN5014A*	Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation	$400
Totals:		$6,600.00

NOTES:
1. * Indicates an elective unit. Other available elective is CPCCBC5005A Select and manage building and construction contractors ($400). You select what electives you want to complete in the 'Support and background questions' task, we will adjust your training plan based on your response.

2. The fees applies at the unit level for on-line access. You may have to purchase further text material, these will be detailed in the unit.

3. The price shown above is that for the recommended units in the recommended study order for the course.

4. The full cost of RPL is dependent on the electives chosen and may vary from that shown above.

5. Online course fees may be paid prior to self-enrolling in a unit, after you have completed a unit or under a payment plan.

6. Please note, only when a unit is fully paid for will you be eligible for a Statement of Attainment for that unit.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Have you got existing knowledge and skills that you feel may enable you to apply for RPL for the CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design? If you wish to apply for RP for a unit/s, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will advise of the process from there, or enrol in the RPL course option above.

Please note:
Keep in mind these few things -
1. You will need to provide suitable documentary evidence, be required to attend an interview, answer a number of quiz questions and provide an experience video. This process can take some time to complete.

2. The fees for RPL are the same as enrolling in the course and completing the assessments, you don't save any money.

3. In alot of cases it can take longer to complete going through RPL than just completing normally.

If you any questions about RPL, please don't hesitate to contact us or see our course brochure for more information.

Entry requirements

There are no designated entry requirements for the CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design. However, you will need a sound working knowledge of basic maths, e.g. addition, subtraction, division and multiplication and be able to read, write and understand standard English, similar to what is used in this information.

You must also be able to send and receive emails with attachments and install software. You will also be required to upload files and photos and may have to complete an electronic logbook. You will also need to download files using a web browser.

You will also need access to a computer which has, or on which you are able to install, a web-cam and possibly some software.

Enrolment notes

All prices in Australian dollars.

All personal information is collected for the purposes of enrolment requirements only. Specified information from the enrolment is required by federal legislation to be reported to the national VET regulator for statistical purposes only. Your information won't be shared with any other party.

All payment information, including card and cardholder information, is collected for the purposes of enrolment requirements only. Your payment information will not be retained and will not be shared with any other party.

Payment can be made upfront or at the completion of a unit. You do not have to pay for the whole course, or a single unit, on enrolment. Please contact us for further payment options as we can also do flexible payment plans.

See the course brochure for details.

Why PCD?

You probably haven’t heard of PCD Training before and might be just a little worried as a result. We totally understand! Ask yourself (and other training providers) these questions when comparing us to others:

1. Will my trainer have experience in building design?
Definitely. Jenelle is an architect and has a number of years experience in building design and also teaching.

2. Can I start the course before paying?
Starting a course before having to pay shows that the training provider stands behind the quality of training they offer, and not out to rip your money from your pockets. With PCD Training, you can start (and even complete) the course before paying. If you are not happy with it at any point, simply stop doing it as you haven’t paid anything up front.

4. When will I get my certificate?
As soon as you have successfully completed the qualification, and we have received your fees, you will be emailed a copy of your certificate INSTANTLY. You will also be able to access a copy in our system. Under the standards for registration, RTO’s must issue certification within 30 days. At PCD Training we do it instantly.

5. I haven’t heard of PCD Training before, how long has it been going?
PCD Training has been training since 1998. Our RTO number, 1820, indicates that we have been around for a while.

6. Your price seems to be cheap compared to other providers, why is that?
We don't have the overheads. We don't have to pay for directors and business managers and the like and so we can pass the savings on to you.

FAQ's

1. What is this course for?
This course is for those wishing to become a building designer. You should check with your state or territory's licensing authority for their requirements. PCD Training cannot guarantee that the qualification will lead to a building design licence.

2. Do you do the course in a class?
No, we only offer it online.

3. How long roughly does it take to complete?
Unfortunately we can’t give an accurate time as everyone is different. The actual time it will take to complete will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, current knowledge and skills.

4. Do I need a webcam and what is it used for?
You definitely need a webcam and it takes a snapshot of you answering a question in an assessment, so we know it’s you completing the course and not someone else. We also have to cover specific things in the unit descriptor, such as communication skills. The easiest way to do this in an online mode is get you to record video answering a question in our system.

5. If I decide to enrol, is there help and support if I need it?
Definitely. While every question has a ‘contact us’ button where you can submit a contact request for us to get back to you, you can also contact us by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone us on 1300797123 and leave a message for us to contact you if it is urgent.

6. When do I receive my material for the course?
All material and assessments are available as soon as you enrol. You do not have to wait for us to send anything out to you, as soon as you have access to your course you can start.

Need help?

1300 797 123.

CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design**

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