Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

The Certificate IV In Residential Drafting is ideal for:

• direct entry of school leavers looking for a pathway to further studies
• those seeking to gain employment within the building design industry

Begin your career as a draftsperson and gain hands-on, specialised skills required to gain employment with an architect, building designer or builder.

Throughout this course you will develop a range of skills including but not limited to:

• Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
• Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects
• Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation

These skills will enable you to work across all aspects of the drafting industry and help design the future!

Delivery Methods

• Online – All teaching and assessment will be completed online

Locations

• Online Delivery

When You Can Start

Enquire about enrolment for 2026.

When You Can Enrol

Note: if the 'Apply Now' button is unavailable please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

9 Months, Part-time

Schedule

2026 Dates: 3 Feb - 18 Dec, or 6 Aug 26 - 16 Jul 27 Days: 1 Days per week online Time: 6pm-9pm

Requirements

You may need to complete an interview as part of the selection process for this course dependant on LLN entry level. You require sound English language and literacy skills. You need to have successfully completed Year 12, or enrol as a mature age applicant and/or have relevant work experience in the building industry.

You will need access to a computer and internet at home to successfully complete this course. If this is an issue, please contact Wodonga TAFE to discuss alternative options that may be available.

If you are not located near Wodonga TAFE, you may need to obtain your Construction Induction Card (White Card) through an external provider that offers face-to-face training. If you already hold a White Card, you will need to provide a Statement of Attainment as evidence so that a credit can be applied to your enrolment.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including written work, practical work, demonstrations and exhibiting your work and skills.

Skills developed

- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
- Work effectively in a building design environment
- Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings
- Apply regulatory codes and standards to Class 1 and 10 buildings
- Understanding of planning and building permit application processes

Compulsory Units

CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment
CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings
CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects
CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation
CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN5101 Produce digital 3-D models of building designs
CPPBDN5110 Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification

Fees

Government Funded $1,848.00 (Tuition $1,848.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $369.60 (Tuition $369.60, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $9,240.00 (Tuition $9,240.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

• Building design assistant
• Draftsperson

Pathways

This course may articulate into further study at diploma or degree level, in architecture, building design, building construction management or interior design. This course can be complemented by the Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.