Building Designer-Drafter Course
Gain essential skills as a building designer-drafter: interpret project briefs, design single-storey homes following building codes and standards, and deliver accurate floor plans, sections, elevations, plus concise written rationales that construction teams and engineers rely on for successful builds. This course builds practical expertise for real-world residential drafting projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Building Designer-Drafter Course equips you with hands-on skills to design a simple single-storey home, from initial brief to precise construction drawings. Cover site analysis, standard sizes, and home systems, then create detailed floor plans, sections, and elevations using proper scales, line weights, and notes. You'll also learn to write clear design explanations and structured project documents for efficient workflows.
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Develop skills
- Architectural drafting: create precise floor plans, sections, and elevations quickly and clearly.
- Residential design: develop efficient, compliant layouts for single-storey homes.
- Construction documents: use correct scales, symbols, and annotations as per industry standards.
- Technical writing: explain design decisions with clear, practical text for builders.
- Detailing skills: illustrate wall, roof, and floor assemblies with accurate dimensions.
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