How do I become a building designer
Get qualified to work as a building designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Building Designer generally earns $1,450 per week ($75,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Building Designers have enjoyed strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 17,000 people working in this industry in Australia compared to 15,000 five years ago. Building Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking about a career as a Building Designer, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Building Design. This course is ideal for draftpersons and building designers who want to further their skills in producing concepts, designs and drawings for residential and small-scale commercial projects.
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Further reading
Most popular building and construction courses
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- 22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
- 22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
- 52757WA Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting
- Bachelor of Building Design
- CPCCBC4010 Apply Structural Principles to Residential and Commercial Constructions
- CPCCBC4014 Prepare Simple Building Sketches and Drawings
Building Designer careers
A Building Designer creates plans for residential homes, commercial properties and public buildings. You might design structures for a range of different clients or be employed to specialise in a particular type of building. Building Designers liaise with clients to discuss concepts and develop sketches. Once a design is agreed on, you’ll prepare more detailed plans and specifications.
A Building Designer needs to be able to communicate with a range of clients and understand their individual needs. You’ll also have to liaise with builders and you’ll need a strong knowledge of current building codes and standards. Building Designers need good problem solving skills and should be able to work independently. It’s important that you have excellent attention to detail and can work on several projects at once.
