To enable the delivery of our Digital Engineering assets through the VDAS, the Office of Victorian Chief Engineer provides a detailed list of education providers of Digital Engineering across the state.
The VDAS Victorian Digital Engineering Education Map will support the Victorian Government's efforts to deliver Digital Engineering benefits to the state. The Education Map is aimed at a range of stakeholders that are responsible for Victorian Government assets, both during asset creation, as well as asset maintenance and operations.
Education offerings are available across a range of modes, and interaction methods, including Informal Online Courses, TAFE or Short-Courses, Single Unit courses as part of Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees, as well as courses provided by external providers.
For each of the offerings, information about cost, delivery, duration, certification, pre-requisites, content, and target audience are provided. Where available a link to the provider’s website is provided.
Prior to embarking on any Digital Engineering education, you must consider your current situation and the provider’s entry requirements. This may include availability, time-commitments, cost, resources, syllabus requirements, and/or location and accessibility.
The Victorian Chief Engineer provides no opinion nor guarantees for the correctness of the information provided below.
If you would like to include your Digital Engineering, Digital Assets, or Building Information Modelling (BIM) course to this list, please contact us.
Informal Online Courses
Informal Online Courses provide students the opportunity to boost their Digital Engineering (DE) skills in a relaxed environment with a relatively flexible commitment and load.
Informal Online Courses are comparatively inexpensive and are easily accessible to those that are currently working.
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Udemy
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Delivery: Online
Contact hours: 2-6 hours per course
Duration: 1 Semester
Commencement: Ongoing
Cost: $14-200 (average $14) per course
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Course dependent
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LinkedIn Learning
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Delivery: Online
Contact hours: 1-22 hours per module
Commencement: Ongoing
Cost: subscription with one-month free trial or single course fees
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Course dependent
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Autodesk University
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Delivery: Online
Contact hours: ~ 1 hour per session
Commencement: ongoing
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A level of familiarity with Autodesk Products
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Bentley Institute
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Delivery: Online
Cost: free
Contact hours: mixed
Commencement: ongoing
Cost: free
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A level of familiarity with Bentley Products
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TAFE Courses
TAFE courses are an ideal source of learning based on an applied and industry-based education framework. TAFE courses are very accessible to a wide range of potential students and are inexpensive for the learning, education, and skills development provided.
Some TAFE courses are supported by State Government subsidies.
Like Informal Online Courses, TAFE Courses are easily accessible to those that are currently working and have few prerequisites.
Digital Engineering/BIM incorporated into other courses
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Holmesglen
22477VIC: Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: Flexible (3.5 days total)
Duration: 2 years full-time or 3-5 years part-time
Commencement: February and July
Location: Chadstone
Cost: Full Fee: $24,095
Government - Subsidised: $10,325.70
Prerequisites: None
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Through the course, students will develop skills and knowledge required for sustainable design, drafting and documentation of residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
Students will have access to design studios with computer labs, the latest technology including industrial 3d Printers, Virtual and Mixed Reality. |
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Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Building Design, Drafting and Modelling
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Delivery: Mix of face-to-face and online
Contact hours: 24 hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Duration: 1-year full time
Commencement: February
Location: Wodonga
Cost: Vary based on course and eligibility
Prerequisites: None
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Students will gain hands-on experience, and will be able to:
- Apply technology to the design of residential and commercial buildings
- Designing safe and sustainable buildings
- Relevant legislation and building codes
- Produce drawings and designs for presentation
- Understand legislative requirements for constructions
- Select and allocate construction materials
- Conduct site survey and analysis
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Units from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
Digital Engineering and BIM is increasingly being taught and integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This means that Victoria’s future workforce is likely to be VDAS-ready upon entry to the workforce.
Many education institutions also allow individuals to complete an individual ‘unit’ of study (often termed ‘non-award’) as part of the wider undergraduate or postgraduate course.
These non-award units often incur an upfront cost and are not supported by Federal Government subsidies. Completion of many of these units may act as a credit to a wider course or degree.
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Deakin University
SRM165 - Introduction to Building Information Modelling
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Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: 1 hour class and 2 hour seminar per week
Duration: 1 trimester
Commencement: Second trimester annually
Location: Geelong
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the concepts as well as hands-on experience with related information management systems and methodologies.
The unit focuses on major aspects associated with adoption and implementation of information management systems for data creation, visualisation, usage and sharing on construction projects.
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Deakin University
SRM751 - Principles of Building Information Modelling
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Delivery: Face-to-Face and online
Contact hours: 1 hour class and 2 hour seminar per week
Duration: 1 trimester
Commencement: Second trimester annually
Location: Geelong or online
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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Students will be able to integrate work-based case studies with the theory and practice of management of an integrated multidisciplinary information system/model of a complex projects.
The unit examines information creation, ownership, usage, development and management and for planning, modelling and simulation to support effective decision-making using BIM.
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Curtin University
(Open Universities)
CUR-CME205-2018: Building Information Management
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Delivery: Online
Contact hours: Unknown
Duration: 13 weeks
Commencement: March or August
Location: Online
Cost: Australian residents: $1,190 (FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP available)
Prerequisites: CUR-CEME106-High Rise Construction or CUR-CME150
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Students will apply the concepts, approaches and applications of BIM in construction management, analyse the issues and challenges of implementing BIM in construction management projects evaluate and demonstrate the use of BIM as a tool for improving processes as applied to the role of the Construction Manager. The course includes:
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Newcastle University
ARBE3308: Building Information Modelling
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Delivery: Online
Contact hours: ~3 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Commencement: Semester 1
Location: Online
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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This subject enables students to examine the practical application of BIM technologies and processes for the development and delivery of construction projects.
Students will investigate the effective management and control of information contained in discipline-specific 3D models and an in-depth understanding of 4D simulation of the planned construction process, visualisation and animation.
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The University of Melbourne (MSD)
CVEN90062: Building Information Modelling
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: ~48 hours
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 2 (July)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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Students will apply BIM in designing, visualising and maintaining components of infrastructures, analyse how collaborative techniques in BIM increase productivity and reduce the risk of construction and usage errors. Students will also be able to design infrastructure and plan for their construction and maintenance using BIM.
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CONS30001: Building Information Modelling
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 1x1hr class and 1x3hr tutorial per week
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 1 (March)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: Contact the course coordinator |
This subject will introduce the BIM concept and principles for the architecture, engineering and construction industry. The subject will focus on developing 3DBIM models using Autodesk Revit, as well as Autodesk Navisworks for 3D models coordination and clash detection, following by developing 4D model (construction planning and simulation) and 5D model (quantification) of the a given building project. Throughout the process, students will use Autodesk Fusion Team (A360) to collaborate with their teammates and share projects documents and information.
Note: This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAPs) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
To find out more on how to enrol in a single subject click here.
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The University of Melbourne (MSD)
CONS30002: Building Information Management
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 1x2hr class and 1x1hr tutorial per week
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 2 (July)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: Contact the course coordinator
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This subject will introduce the typical workflows of applying BIM on construction and infrastructure projects by multidisciplinary teams. Over the duration of the subject, students will learn about BIM implementation and the concept of BIM Execution Planning and collaborative model-sharing. Under the ‘whole of life’ topic, students will learn to position BIM efforts by various contributors on projects across the entire supply chain, from clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and Facility/Asset Managers.
Note: This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAPs) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
To find out more on how to enrol in a single subject click here.
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The University of Melbourne (MSD)
ABPL90331: ICT in Building
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 1x3hr class per week
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 2 (July)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: Contact the course coordinator
Number of places: 36
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This subject explores the use of information and communication technologies from design and construction to the post-delivery life cycle of buildings. The subject follows three overlapping themes:
- historical overview of informatisation in the building industry, including the opportunities and constraints that follow these developments;
- discussion of contemporary issues in the delivery of building projects and potential solutions offered by ICT; and
- exposure to selected ICT methodologies and tools such as building information modelling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD) solutions.
The subject is organised as an advanced seminar supplemented with hands-on workshops in use of specific ICT and BIM solutions.
Note: This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAPs) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
To find out more on how to enrol in a single subject click here.
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The University of Melbourne (MSD)
ABPL90208: Construction Measurement and Estimating
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 1x1hr class and 1x3hr tutorial per week
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 2 (July)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: Contact the course coordinator
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The subject focuses on 2D and model-based measurement, quantity take-off and cost estimation with software (e.g. CostX) as well as BIM design software (Revit/ArchiCAD). It will also introduce students to model analysis with Solibri software to check the integrity of 3D models prior to quantity extraction. Pricing for the purpose of cost planning of building works is also explored.
Note: This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAPs) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
To find out more on how to enrol in a single subject click here.
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The University of Melbourne (MSD)
ABPL90149: Contemporary Digital Practice
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Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 1x3hr studio per week
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 1 (March)
Location: Parkville
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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This subject focuses on the impacts of digital technologies on professional practice and services. It explores issues such as emerging forms of professional practice, the status of professional knowledge and skills, use and value of digital information in the design, and digital fabrication and assembly of contemporary buildings. The subject involves guest lectures by practicing designers and case studies of real projects.
On completion of the subject students should have developed:
- knowledge of how digital technology is used in architectural practice;
- critical awareness of the impact of digital technology on architectural practice; and
- understanding and critical appreciation of the appropriate use of specific digital technologies for a specific architectural project.
Note: This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAPs) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
To find out more on how to enrol in a single subject click here.
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Monash University
CIV5899: Infrastructure Information Management
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Delivery: Face-to-face and online
Contact hours: 144 hours over semester
Duration: 3 months
Commencement: Semester 1
Location: Clayton
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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This unit will equip the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to describe and apply innovative technologies and tools in the planning, construction and operation of infrastructure projects.
Students will learn the state-of-the-practice and latest research advancement in a range of technologies, including BIM, laser scanning, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR).
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Externally Provided Courses
Private industry is recognising the importance of DE and BIM in Victoria. Many of these external education providers offer solutions that can be tailored to individual’s needs.
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BSI Group
Using BIM to manage Assets ISO 19650-3
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Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: 1 day
Duration: 1 day
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: In-house
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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This one-day training course enables students to put the requirements of DE best practice into practice. Students of this course will learn to derive information requirements from the asset management strategy and plans, develop a Common Data Environment, understand roles and responsibilities of the asset owner or operator.
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BSI Group
Using BIM to manage projects ISO 19650-2
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Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: 1 day
Duration: 1 day
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: In-house
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisites: None
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Students in this course will be evaluate international standards, be able to define how key BIM Level 2 information management documents are developed, will understand the different drivers for BIM compliance across Australia and New Zealand and globally, and learn to prepare the organisation for BIM requirements set by specifiers/clients.
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BSI Group
BIM Fundamentals
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Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: 2 days
Duration: 2 days
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: In-house
Cost: $1,795
Prerequisites: None
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This course evaluates the basic principles and benefits of BIM. Students in this course will learn relevant standards and supporting documentation that align to delivering projects to achieve BIM. Students will appreciate the value of information and how it should be managed, delivered and used through the capital, delivery and occupation phases of a project.
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BSI Group
BIM Implementation
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Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: 1 day
Duration: 1 day
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: In-house
Cost: Unknown
Prerequisite: None
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This course will enable students to learn the cultural and technical barriers in BIM adoption and how to overcome these. Students will be empowered to embed new BIM processes and procedures into their organisation and learn how BIM enables growth by offering a value-added solution. Students will be guided through supporting Change Management processes, and changes in systems and procedures enabling BIM processes to be undertaken effectively.
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Digital Engineering/BIM broad knowledge and skills
In 2018 the Victorian Government committed to free TAFE courses in BIM. These courses are being developed and will cover managing complex information across teams involving architects, building designers, engineers, contractors and specialist contractors, facilities managers and trades.
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Box Hill Institution (BHI)
Advanced Diploma of Building Information Modelling (BIM)22507VIC
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Delivery: Online delivery, with some Saturday classes
Contact hours: Saturday mornings 9-1 pm, no more than twice a month.
Duration: 12 months, part-time
Commencement: September
Location: Box Hill
Cost: Initial intake free
Prerequisites: basic experience in building/construction and project management and/or information technology skills.
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Students will develop skills and knowledge to apply BIM in the management of projects. On completion participants will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Manage BIM workflow processes, including coordination, integration, commissioning and handover;
- Manage project cost control processes, planning and analysis of data for the life cycle of the construction;
- Plan for effective coordination of complex projects, estimate number and selection of plant & equipment, including structural elements and materials across the whole construction supply chain;
- Develop and establish effective integrated project delivery techniques to aid collaboration, communication and workflows using BIM;
- Manage environmental, sustainable design in BIM projects; and
- Manage the application of BIM digital fabrication.
NOTE: Only the first cohorts of students will be fully subsidised. Participants will be invited to provide feedback to the Institute as part of an evaluation and research project whilst attending classes. For more information visit www.boxhill.edu.au or contact bim@boxhill.edu.au.
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Swinburne University of Technology
2 Days to BIM
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Delivery: Face–to–face
Contact hours: 16 hours
Duration: 2 days
Commencement: April 2020
Location: Swinburne, Hawthorn Campus
Cost: $1400
Prerequisites: Applicants welcome from all areas of the building and infrastructure industry including design and engineering consultancy, construction and trades, owners and facilities managers, project managers and many other related professions. |
2 Days to BIM is designed for people working in the AECO industry and want to quickly get up to speed on the purpose, application, structures and jargon of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Engineering (DE). Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge and language of BIM and DE and better understand its impacts.
BIM adoption across the industry is often described as inevitable but for many businesses the opportunities and pathways are still unclear. In 2020, the AS ISO 19650 BIM standards in combination with the developing Victorian Digital Asset Strategy have set the scene for a galvanised approach in our industry to managing and delivering BIM. It's time to prepare.
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Digital Engineering/BIM individual software skills courses
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VU Polytechnic
THAAC: Revit Level 1 |
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Contact hours: Evenings and Saturdays
Duration: 2 months (36 months)
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: City, Footscray, Sunshine & Werribee
Cost: $925
Prerequisites: None
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Students will benefit from hands-on experience using industry building modeller Revit Architecture. Specifically, students will develop knowledge and skills in:
- model set-up, levels and grids
- building and editing tools
- ··navigation tools
- creation of views, sections and elevations
- setting up and managing document information.
On completion students will have a solid understanding of the Revit and have the skills to develop a complete building design with external and internal 3D images. |
RMIT
S320005: Revit Architecture - Level 1 |
Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: Various options, 28 hours in total
Duration: 1 week
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: Carlton
Cost: $1,220
Prerequisites: None |
Students gain hands-on experience using the various modelling and documentation commands within Revit. Content includes:
- Building model set up, levels and grids
- Basic building, editing, and navigational tools
- Creating views, sections and elevations
Setting up, managing and tracking information on documents, and automatic scheduling |
RMIT
S320080: Revit Architecture - Level 2 |
Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: Various options, 28 hours total
Duration: 1 week
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: Carlton
Cost: $1,220
Prerequisites: Level 1 or prior knowledge |
This course will enable students to use Revit's advanced productivity tools with an emphasis on families and custom elements. Students will gain hands-on experience in the creation of:
- custom templates and custom
- element types
- schedules, including material take-off schedules with formulas
- custom wall, roof, and floor types
- family files, geometry, and types
- specific families, including, in-place families, profiles, annotation, and shared parameters.
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RMIT
S320194: Rhinoceros - Level 1 |
Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 4 Saturdays (24 hours total)
Duration: ~1 month
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: Carlton
Cost: $1,050
Prerequisites: None |
Students will gain hands-on experience to Rhinoceros, with emphasis on workflows for 3D modelling using Rhino commands with a basic introduction to the Grasshopper plugin. The course will cover
- basic 2D drawing, tracing & drafting techniques & their application to creating 3D form & surfacing.
- Introduction to the interface and navigation of Rhino 3D
- Drawing, creating and editing geometry using curves, arcs and using 2D Rhino commands
- Methods of generating 3D geometry and editing tools
- Use of Rhino for creating sculptural forms
- Basic introduction to the principles of Grasshopper and parametric design tools
- Creating forms for 3D printing & options for getting files printed
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RMIT
S320238: Revit MEP - Level 1 |
Delivery: Face-to-face
Contact hours: 4 Saturdays (28 hours total)
Duration: ~1 month
Commencement: Ongoing
Location: Carlton
Cost: $1,220
Prerequisites: none |
Students will gain a comprehensive introduction to Revit MEP - a powerful 3D building modelling software program.
Course content includes:
- MEP interface, workspace customising
- Understanding templates and Revit file types
- Creating a REVIT MEP project, work sets, work sharing
- Linking architectural model, CAD & IFC files to MEP model
- Creating, modifying & working with views, elevations & sections
- Use of drawing, editing & modifying tools, working with spaces, creating construction documents and setting up sheets
- Working with schedules, as well as mechanical (HVAC), electrical (lighting & power), plumbing (fire & hydraulic) services
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