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Undergraduate Certificate in Drafting for Building and Construction


 National Code: CRS1400903
 TAFE SA Code: AC00117


2023 start

Description

Work where the jobs are with this new course in drafting developed by TAFE SA to meet the needs of the construction industry. With skilled labour shortages across the sector, this is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor. You will be ready for work with all the essential skills you need. Design drafting is one of the fundamental elements of the building and construction engineering process and is constantly changing as the sector adopts new computer technologies The course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently use industry-standard design drafting software including the three leading drafting software packages AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil3D. You’ll also learn about using Building Information Modelling, or BIM, to create collaborative engineering solutions. Enjoy the flexibility of online study as you work towards a new job in drafting or take our customised pathway to a university degree.

Higher Education
Duration
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12 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Online

Closed

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Part Time
 
Apply on Mon 24 Apr 2023

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

any one of:

  • SACE completion or equivalent with Year 12 Specialist Mathematics OR Mathematical Methods OR General Mathematics or equivalent
  • Certificate III or higher in an Engineering related area
  • Completion of at least six months full-time equivalent in a relevant degree course at a higher education institution
  • Completion of a recognised foundation or bridging course
  • Satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 140
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Full Fee
$3,187
$6,374

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Important Information
    • If you cannot meet the minimum eligibility requirements, you may be able to apply for entry based on disadvantage. Please email admissions@tafesa.edu.au to arrange a pre-admission interview including a literacy and numeracy test. The course coordinator will then determine eligibility.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course provides a strong vocational outcome, as well as a pathway to an Associate Degree and then to University.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Undergraduate Certificate in Drafting for Building and Construction (CRS1400903)
    The course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to competently and efficiently use modern design drafting software.
    Design drafting is one of the fundamental elements of a Building and Construction engineering processes, and these skills are very much sought after by the Civil and Structural Consulting industry.
    The course covers the main three drafting software packages currently used in the consulting and construction industry:

    • AutoCAD, Revit and Civil3D as well as the implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling) knowledge to create collaborative engineering solutions.
      To complete this course you are required to complete all 4 subjects.

    93%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    88%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Civil Drafting 150
    Civil/Structural Basic Drawing 150
    Computing for Engineering 150
    Structural Design Drafting 150

Further Information

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Undergraduate Certificate in Drafting for Building and Construction
AC00117
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