Building design course ticks all the boxes

BUILDING designers are finding themselves in hot demand as the building sector continues to grow.

With homeowners wanting a more personalised home, building designers and interior designers are in high demand.

Madeleine Bent manages her own building design business, focusing on residential projects and she started her learning journey to become a building designer with The Gordon.

“The Gordon was the obvious choice for me to acquire the practical skills and knowledge to be job-ready for this industry,” Ms Bent said.

“The building design course gave me real-life experience and gave me excellent grounding with hands-on experience.

“Once I had finished studying, I felt capable of getting straight into a job.

“Being job-ready meant I was able to work while I was studying and be appropriately skilled once my studies were complete.

“To work in this industry, you need good design and construction knowledge and an understanding of statutory planning and building regulations.

“The varied experience of the teaching staff and their enthusiasm to give the best opportunities and experiences was fantastic.

“Now, with my own business, I love seeing how happy clients are with their new homes and seeing my ideas realised in the physical building.”

Students get to work hands-on in a simulated office environment while studying at The Gordon.

They acquire skills that directly relate to the various stages of a project including presentation, documentation, and architectural workflow processes for building projects and explore freehand to digital design techniques.

“After a couple of years of experience, students can go through a registration process and run their own business,” said Marija Maccora, an advanced design and building teacher at The Gordon.

“This is the ultimate goal of many of our students like Madeleine.

“Others who take a pathway to university to study architecture can gain credit transfers and earn up to 1.5 years off their five-year course.

“Our students are held in high regard in the building design industry. Many of our industry connections attend our end-of-year exhibition, where students display their work, and employment opportunities are created.

“Take the opportunity to talk with us and explore your career options at our upcoming information session Wednesday, 14 December.”

Learn more about studying for a career in building design in the commercial or residential sector at thegordon.edu.au.

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