Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

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!

Where and When

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Duration

9 Months, Part-time

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

Certification

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

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

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.

Careers

• Building design assistant
• Draftsperson

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

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