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Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

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Locations

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,155.00
Concession* $ 431.00
Commercial $ 9,420.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Building Design draftsperson

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Develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a building design draftsperson of residential buildings.

In this course you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how residential buildings are constructed and communicated through drawings and documentation.

You will learn how to communicate the design intent of a building designer to ensure that a construction project is successfully documented to achieve the desired outcome for the client.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand how buildings are constructed, the materials used and the compliance framework buildings must be designed in accordance with.

The course also covers working in a building design environment, conducting inspections of sites before design work starting, and design of structural and services systems for residential buildings.

These skills will be applied by using CAD software to draft and document Class 1 and Class 10 building designs.

This course is delivered principally online, however a commitment of one day per week face to face attendance is required on campus. An additional commitment of at least 30 hours a week of independent study is required.

The course is not self-paced and you will be required to meet assessment submission due dates.

In this course you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how residential buildings are constructed and communicated through drawings and documentation.

You will learn how to communicate the design intent of a building designer to ensure that a construction project is successfully documented to achieve the desired outcome for the client.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand how buildings are constructed, the materials used and the compliance framework buildings must be designed in accordance with.

The course also covers working in a building design environment, conducting inspections of sites before design work starting, and design of structural and services systems for residential buildings.

These skills will be applied by using CAD software to draft and document Class 1 and Class 10 building designs.

The course is not self-paced and you will be required to meet assessment submission due dates.

Information Sessions

Campus	Date	Location	Times	Register
Online
Online	Wednesday, 28th Oct 2026	Online Information Session	4pm

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Clarence	9 Feb 2027 - 10 Dec 2027	Full-time Face-to-face class 1 day per week on campus (Clarence, Alanvale or Burnie). Additional 40 hours per week of self-directed study required outside class hours.	Mixed Learning	Apply on Thursday 5 November 2026, 12pm

Entry

Places in courses are filled in order of applications we receive. So, if you don’t apply as soon as the course opens you may miss out. If you don’t respond to requests for more information or provide evidence within the requested timeframes, your application may be closed and you may miss out on a place.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements. This does not apply to apprentices and trainees.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Attention to detail
Process driven
Passion for Architecture and Design
Enjoy working within a team of people collaborating on a project
Helping clients realise their vision
Interest in and/or exposure to the construction industry
Lateral problem-solving skills
Patience & willingness to see a project through
Drawing skills

What you will need

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, students must have access to their own computer with:

A PC with Intel Core i5 equivalent processor or better, and minimum 8GB RAM
Windows 11
A broadband internet connection (20Mbps or faster)
Webcam, microphone and headphones

Students will be eligible for free education licencing of all software required for this course, including CAD and Microsoft Office, for the duration of your enrolment.

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a CPP40121 - Certificate IV in Residential Drafting.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core 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

Elective units
CPPBDN4108	Draw layout of required services for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPPBDN5108	Design timber-framed buildings
CPPBDN5110	Inspect and assess sites to inform the design process

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Certificate IV in Residential Drafting

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