We generally find that most candidates present with well developed basic skills and knowledge, and in particular we would usually seek:

• good literacy and numeracy skills
• basic information technology skills
• a strongly expressed interest in architecture and the built environment.  

Mature age applicants are welcome and we do find that these candidates do present well and go on to become some of our best achieving students.

The Certificate IV in Residential Drafting will develop a sophisticated practical skill set which is driven by the routine and non-routine production of graphic output using CAD software.  To that end, you will develop skills and underpinning knowledge related to the use of:

• Industry-standard AutoCAD drawing production and presentation for:
  
  • general architectural information, features and systems
  • client requirements, planning and building approval details 
  • effective and fluent presentation output
• Industry-standard fundamentals of Revit 3D modelling 

No previous CAD software experience is required for pre-entry. 

All software is provided through education licensing protocols and you will be provided with the relevant links to access such at various points throughout your academic journey.

• Design office and built environment professional practice and process
• Comprehension of architectural design and styling
• A comprehensive insight into construction materials and methods for residential architecture
• Working knowledge of the planning and building approval processes and requirements
• Generation of work in compliance with the National Construction Code [Building Code of Australia]  

The skills and knowledge package reflects the standard working practice of the architectural draftsperson in support of architects, engineers and building designers.

Digital Construction Academy maintains ties with AEC companies and other organisational institutions across Australia with the express purpose of providing our student base the most relevant and current professional working practices.

The skills and knowledge achieved with us provides for ongoing curriculum quality refinement and improvement, whilst simultaneously providing you with the skills most relevant to employers across the industry.     

Our academic team are experienced academics who will usually present with a previous background in industry, as befitting most Vocational Lecturers across the further education sector.   

The software used by you at Digital Construction Academy, is the same software used extensively across industry, ensuring that when you  graduate, you’ll do so with the most current and up-to-date set of technical skills and processes.