CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting
Learn to create design concepts and working drawings, gain skills in ArchiCAD and work on a project with an industry mentor. Progress to the Diploma of Building Design.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus | Online
Draw on your practical, hands-on skills needed to draft residential buildings
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 Building Design.
Important information
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
While the minimum entrance requirements are listed above it is highly recommended that applicants have completion of:
- WACE General or ATAR (minimum C Grades) or equivalent,
or - 52825WA BCY50 Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Paraprofessional) or other relevant course
or - Non-school leavers with a sufficient work history, preferably in a related industry.
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
This course is delivered full-time or part-time on campus and also full-time via virtual (online) classes.
Each study option is delivered in stages and students will need to have completed units in earlier stages before progressing with their course, see each delivery mode below for a detailed study plan.
On campus delivery - full-time, day classes
The full-time delivery will take 1 year (2 semesters) to complete and the typical timetable runs for approximately 18 - 20 hours per week over four days per week, during the day (between 8:00am - 5:00pm).
On campus delivery - part-time, evening classes
The recommended part-time delivery of this course is 2 years (4 semesters/stages), all on campus (between 6:00pm - 10:00pm over 2- 3 days per week).
Online
The next online intake will be in Semester 2, 2025. Applications will open at a later date.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
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 NMTAFE's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Other costs for consideration:
- Text Books
- Stationery
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CPPBDN4101 Work effectively in a building design environment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4102 Analyse building design drawings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4103 Use CAD software to produce drawings for building design projects | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4104 Apply compliance requirements to Class 1 and 10 building design documentation | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4105 Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4106 Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPPBDN4107 Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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