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Graduate Diploma of Building Design
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CPP80221
Your leadership in building design practice and your mastery of complex NCC requirements demonstrate a high level of professional expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this Graduate Diploma. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway is available for your senior experience.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of experienced senior building designers who apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the management and leadership roles in an organisation or business area. Practitioners are typically responsible for managing a building design practice and undertaking building design projects covered by the National Construction Code (NCC) including the design of both Type A and Type B constructions. They may specialise in the full range of residential, commercial, public or industrial projects, including new buildings and renovations. In these roles they are required to generate and evaluate complex ideas and to initiate, design and execute the major planning, research, design, operational, compliance and management functions within highly varied or specialised building design contexts. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others. Licensing requirements apply to building design in some states or territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Qualification Code
CPP80221
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Graduate Diploma
Total Units
7 (4 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry points which demonstrate a candidate’s potential to undertake the CPP80221 Graduate Diploma of Building Design are relevant vocational experience in building design and related project and business experience in addition to: CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design, or22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), orHigher education qualification relevant to building design AND demonstrated skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design, orDemonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of CPP60421 Advanced Diploma of Building Design.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Senior Building Designer | Managing the entire design lifecycle from initial brief through to project completion for complex commercial and residential constructions. |
| Building Design Practice Manager | Leading a team of designers while overseeing the operational, financial, and compliance functions of a design firm. |
| Principal Design Consultant | Providing high-level technical advice on construction materials and methods for large-scale urban development projects. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Building design is a regulated profession in several Australian states and territories. While this Graduate Diploma is a key component of the evidence required for registration, the qualification alone does not grant a licence to practice.
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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
- ✓Detailed CV outlining senior design leadership
- ✓Position descriptions for practice management roles
- ✓Records of professional indemnity insurance
Project Documentation
- ✓Design briefs for Type A and B constructions
- ✓Complex project scopes and specifications
- ✓Comprehensive architectural drawing sets
Compliance & Advisory
- ✓NCC compliance reports and assessments
- ✓Technical advice on construction materials
- ✓Regulatory correspondence for large-scale projects
Leadership & Management
- ✓Practice management and operational plans
- ✓Evidence of team leadership and supervision
- ✓Project execution and quality control strategies
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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