This program produces graduates capable of designing, documenting and administering the contract for construction of residential and all classes of commercial buildings.
Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability when planning their study program. Courses are offered annually. It is suggested that courses be studied in the sequence shown in the recommended study schedule. The individual's workload may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Advisor. Students should actively seek employment within the building industry.
Prospective students should note that exemptions from courses within the program may be given where their previous study at AQF Certificate 4 level or higher fully meets the learning outcomes of a course. Students should not enrol into a course for which they are seeking an exemption.
Building designers provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings and work for design, architecture, planning, building or engineering firms, government departments, and corporations with a large building portfolio.
Duration | 5 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BBldgDes |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Rank Threshold | SR 66.00 | ATAR 66.00 |
Domestic students
Nil
International students should visit www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information including English language requirements.
Interim Awards | CC01 - Associate Degree of Building Design |
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Exit Awards | CC01 - Associate Degree of Building Design |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 77 |
2023 | 84 |
2022 | 90 |
2021 | 89 |
2020 | 85 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Level 1 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11032 | Structural Forms & Analysis | |
BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 | |
BLAR11039 | Building Law & Regulations | |
BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | |
BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 | |
BLAR11049 | Built Environment Communication and Skills | |
BLCN11033 | Construction 1 | |
BLAR11048 | Construction 2 |
Level 2 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes | |
BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 | |
BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 | |
BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 | |
BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation | |
BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies | |
BLAR12053 | Professional Practice | |
BLAR12055 | History and Theory of Building Design |
Level 3 - 8 compulsory courses
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration | |
BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 | |
BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 | |
BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 | |
BLAR13049 | Construction 3 | |
BLAR13051 | Design Documentation | |
BLAR13052 | Spatial Design Theory and Application | |
BLAR13053 | Urban Design and Development |
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 | |
BLAR11049 | Built Environment Communication and Skills |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 | |
BLCN11033 | Construction 1 |
Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11039 | Building Law & Regulations |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11032 | Structural Forms & Analysis | |
BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 | |
BLAR11048 | Construction 2 |
Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies | |
BLAR12053 | Professional Practice |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12036 | Building Design 1 | |
BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes |
Year 3 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12050 | Contract Documentation |
Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR12055 | History and Theory of Building Design | |
BLAR13052 | Spatial Design Theory and Application |
Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration | |
BLAR13037 | Building Design 2 |
Year 4 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13051 | Design Documentation |
Year 5 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 | |
BLAR13049 | Construction 3 |
Year 5 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13046 | Built Environment 2 |
Year 5 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR13053 | Urban Design and Development |
Course Planners
Course planners are online for each major, full-time or part-time study option, and commencing term. Students are also encouraged to create a personalised planner if obtaining credit, advance standing or studying at an alternate pace. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle includes instructions for obtaining your personalised course planner.
Mobility and Exchange
This course supports overseas study through a short-term mobility practicum as part of the elective ENEG13001 Humanitarian Engineering Project or a semester exchange experience at an approved overseas institution. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle includes current mobility and exchange programs, application instructions and staff contacts for inquiries.
Cadetships
Flexible and online course delivery options provide support for working students. The CQUniversity Engineering Cadetship model allows students to enter the engineering workforce from their first year of study. Cadets can extend their learning by directly applying new knowledge to workplace scenarios and learning from working with engineers and associates. All cadets are paid, and many are also offered full sponsorship of course tuition fees. Cadetship opportunities are posted on the CQUniversity Engineering Cadetships Website.
Course Articulation
The undergraduate engineering courses include a common foundation year, allowing students to articulate between courses with minimal or no additional study should their circumstances or career aspirations change. Students may also change their major during their first year of study. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle contains instructions and staff contacts for inquiries.
High School Course Pathways
Students can consider taking any of the several pathways designed to ease their transition into the course. Pathways for high school graduates commence in Year 11 and include reduced mathematics units to study by completing Mathematical Methods, early study of engineering units while at high school through CQUniversity’s Start Uni Now (SUN) program, and credit for other units by completing Engineering General and/or Design General with extra-curricular activities if supported at high school. Prospective students can request further information on engineering course pathways by emailing our college professional team SETAdmin@cqu.edu.au).
Mature-age Course Pathways
Mature-age students who do not meet the course entry requirements should contact our college professional team (SETAdmin@cqu.edu.au) to explore alternate pathways before committing to CQUniversity’s Skills for Tertiary Education Preparation Studies (STEPS) program.
Honours
Honours Class is determined by the grade point average (GPA) of the first attempts of the four capstone units, excluding ENEG14003 Engineering Honours Project Planning. Capstone units have the numerical code 14### and a weight of 12 credits. The Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle lists capstone units for all majors. Students must also achieve an overall GPA of at least 5.00 to be eligible for Honours. Failure to meet this GPA will prohibit awarding First or Second Class Honours, regardless of performance in the capstone units. The Third-Class Honours level is not offered for this course.
Engineering Professional Practice
This course includes mandatory professional practice, as explained in the handbook.