Through this course, students will build the perfect career foundation to plan and design buildings, ranging from residential homes to medium-rise commercial buildings up to three stories. This includes restoration, renovation, unit development and extension work. Students develop the skills to become confident in building systems and services, contract documentation, commercial construction, structural design processes, building materials, professional practice and communication. Recognised by industry, students will develop practical skills through completion of design-based projects and authentic assessments that reflect real practices. Successful completion of this award satisfies the educational requirements for the Building Design – Medium Rise Licence, issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). This course is offered part-time allowing students to work in industry while studying. Students have the option to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Building Design at CQUniversity. For more course information, visit Associate Degree of Building Design.