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Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

  • Certificate

A career by design This course will expose you to drafting residential buildings within the building and construction industry. You'll develop the knowledge and skills you'll need to draft residential buildings, both single and double storey.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
CPP40121
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

A career by design

This course will expose you to drafting residential buildings within the building and construction industry. You'll develop the knowledge and skills you'll need to draft residential buildings, both single and double storey. Drafters produce drawings and documentation and use CAD software to draft and document residential Class 1 and 10 building designs.

Our residential drafting qualification provides you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

Once you have completed this Certificate IV course you will be able to apply your skills to diverse residential building design projects. You may also choose to progress to the Diploma of Buidling Design.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

  • Create working drawings for residential projects
  • Analyse design drawings for residential projects
  • Understand construction technology and materials
  • Use 3D software (ArchiCAD)
  • Learn principles of passive solar design, environmental design
  • Rules and regulations for council approval
  • Understand National Construction Code (NCC)

Career pathways

  • Architectural Draftsperson

Other job titles may include:

  • Builder Drafter
  • Building and Design Draftsperson
  • Draftsperson

This list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.