39208QLD-1
Diploma of Building Design and Technology
for Year 11 and 12 STEP Students
Do you have a talent for freehand drawing? Do you enjoy technical drawing and working with computers? Are you patient, accurate and neat? You might enjoy a career as an architectural technician or drafter working closely with architects. Develop your design skills and learn the principles of building construction. Gain experience in preparing preliminary sketches of landscapes and interior/exterior designs. As an architectural technician you will use computer aided drafting software (CAD) to produce plans, detailed drawings and documentation for local government.
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Registration Details
What is STEP?
In 2009, Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) will offer units within selected Diploma programs to school students in Years 11 and 12.
This program is known as STEP Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.
STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 35 hours per week for semesters 13. During semester 4 however, students will be required on campus up to 7 hours per week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the Diploma they have been studying.
The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.
Benefits
Upon completion of Year 12, STEP students will be offered a confirmed entry with credit towards the Diploma they have been studying at school. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and have the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.
Since STEP forms part of a students high school curriculum, students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as undertaking a Diploma qualification.
STEP offers students a more affordable option; students pay no tuition fees, only material fees.
If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma of choice it is likely to diminish their HECS fees due to reduced time at university and students will graduate with both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award.
The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.
In 2009, Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT) will offer units within selected Diploma programs to school students in Years 11 and 12.
This program is known as STEP Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program.
STEP students will be offered an on-campus experience at SBIT. STEP students will be required on campus at SBIT between 35 hours per week for semesters 13. During semester 4 however, students will be required on campus up to 7 hours per week. Following Year 12, STEP students will have the opportunity to complete the entire Diploma program at SBIT with confirmed entry and credit into the Diploma they have been studying.
The majority of these Diplomas will provide pathways and credit towards university programs.
Benefits
Upon completion of Year 12, STEP students will be offered a confirmed entry with credit towards the Diploma they have been studying at school. STEP students will therefore know in Year 11 they have a guaranteed place at SBIT, post senior schooling and have the ability to bypass the QTAC process at the end of Year 12.
Since STEP forms part of a students high school curriculum, students will be accumulating credit towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as undertaking a Diploma qualification.
STEP offers students a more affordable option; students pay no tuition fees, only material fees.
If a STEP student transitions to university after completing their Diploma of choice it is likely to diminish their HECS fees due to reduced time at university and students will graduate with both a Diploma and university qualification in near to the equivalent time it takes to complete a university award.
The pathways developed by SBIT and university partners provide a quality, highly focused learning experience for STEP students. These pathways combine the complementary strengths of both institutions.
Entry Requirements
To be considered as a STEP student, Principal and Parent/Guardian consent is mandatory.
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STEP students must be concurrently studying English and a minimum of Maths A to participate in the Diploma of Building Design and Technology.
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STEP students must be concurrently studying English and a minimum of Maths A to participate in the Diploma of Building Design and Technology.
Career Opportunities
At the completion of this Diploma STEP students may be employed as:
an Architectural Technician
a CAD Manager
a Building designer/draftsperson
an Architectural Technician
a CAD Manager
a Building designer/draftsperson
Program Duration
Full Time :
School: 2 years (refer to the outline section for more information)
Remainder of time at Southbank Institute of Technology
If STEP students complete all of these units over Years 11 and 12, they will be offered a reduced work load on entry to this 2 year Diploma at Southbank Institute of Technology post senior schooling.
School: 2 years (refer to the outline section for more information)
Remainder of time at Southbank Institute of Technology
If STEP students complete all of these units over Years 11 and 12, they will be offered a reduced work load on entry to this 2 year Diploma at Southbank Institute of Technology post senior schooling.
Program Award
Diploma
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
To be considered as a STEP student, you must firstly submit an Expression of Interest in STEP. This form will be available online from 1 August 2008.
Once the Expression of Interest has been logged with SBIT by your school principal or STEP coordinator, SBIT will send an information pack to the STEP coordinator for distribution. The pack will include online enrolment information. To be formally accepted as a STEP student, you must enrol and pay online as soon as possible. Online enrolments open on 1 September and close on 30 October 2008.
Please visit our STEP HUB website from the 1 August 2008 for more information.
Cost
STEP students will not be required to pay any tuition fees, only the material and administration fees associated with the units over Years 11 and 12. The material fees for this program are:
Semester one $ 27.00*
Semester two $ 18.00*
Semester three $ 25.00*
Semester four $ 20.00*
*As at 1 August 2008, these are the material fees for the abovementioned Diploma. Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change these fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.
Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.
Semester one $ 27.00*
Semester two $ 18.00*
Semester three $ 25.00*
Semester four $ 20.00*
*As at 1 August 2008, these are the material fees for the abovementioned Diploma. Southbank Institute of Technology reserves the right to change these fees without notice. Material fees are non-refundable post start of study.
Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 13 72 48 |
| Facsimile: | |
| Address | |
| In Person: | Ground Floor, C Block Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
| Email: | STEP@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.Southbank.edu.au |
Outline
| Year 11 Semester One | Course Code | Course Name |
| BDPRE401A | Presentation 1: Use sketching presentation techniques to communicate design concepts |
| Semester Two | Course Code | Course Name |
| BDMAT401A | Materials 1: Evaluate construction materials for residential dwellings |
| Year 12 Semester Three | Course Code | Course Name |
| BDCAD401A | CAD 1: Produce technical drawings to architectural conventions using CAD software |
| Semester Four | Course Code | Course Name |
| BDPRE402A | Presentation 2: Create technically projected views of architectural /interior design concepts |
This brochure was last updated Monday, 15 December 2008
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
