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Advanced Diploma of Building Design
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CPP60421
You have mastered the complexities of Type A construction and Class 2-9 building designs across your career. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your advanced design and project management expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of experienced drafters and building designers who apply their skills to complex building design projects. Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions and manage the design project. Practitioners work without supervision to design, draft and document plans, specifications and documentation for building design projects on all classes of buildings, as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC), including those of Type A construction. Licensing requirements apply to building design in some states or territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Qualification Code
CPP60421
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma
Total Units
8 (6 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry points which demonstrate a candidate’s potential to undertake the CPP60420 Advanced Diploma of Building Design are: CPP50911 Diploma of Building Design, orCPP50921 Diploma of Building Design, orDemonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Building Designer | Designing and documenting complex residential and commercial projects, including multi-storey developments and heritage restorations. |
| Senior Architectural Draftsperson | Leading the preparation of technical drawings for planning and building approval on large-scale Class 2-9 building projects. |
| Design Project Manager | Overseeing the full lifecycle of a design project, from initial client brief and tendering to contract administration and compliance. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Licensing requirements for building designers vary significantly across Australian states and territories. While this qualification is a critical component for many licensing levels, it does not automatically grant a licence; candidates must meet all other criteria set by the relevant regulatory authority.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive resume and detailed work history
- ✓Position descriptions for senior design or drafting roles
- ✓Project logs for multi-storey or Type A construction
Design Documentation
- ✓Full sets of plans for Class 2-9 buildings
- ✓Detailed specifications and NCC compliance reports
- ✓Planning and building approval documentation
Technical Analysis
- ✓Evaluations of construction materials and methods
- ✓Site analysis and environmental impact reports
- ✓Structural and services integration documentation
Project Management
- ✓Tendering and contract administration records
- ✓Business operational plans for design projects
- ✓Client communication and project brief records
Industry Evidence
- ✓Previous relevant qualifications (e.g., Diploma of Building Design)
- ✓Industry association memberships and CPD records
- ✓Software proficiency certifications for CAD or BIM
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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