Safe and Sound Building Basics: Plans Made Simple XA-TS04

Whether you’re starting your career, looking to advance your skills or pursuing a new passion, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) offers a range of study options to suit your lifestyle, experience and career stage.

Canberra Institute of Technology

Learn to read building plans and apply safety basics for residential projects. Flexible, hands-on course for homeowners and renovators.

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), Bruce

CIT Short Courses

Real skills. Real fast. CIT short courses offer hands-on learning for work, home or hobby. Flexible, practical and expert-led.

<p>Planning a renovation or managing a small building project? This practical short course is your fast track to understanding construction plans and safety essentials, without committing to formal trade training. </p><p>Delivered flexibly through a combination of self-paced online learning and face-to-face sessions, this course helps you build confidence in reading and interpreting building plans, understanding symbols and layouts, and applying key safety principles. You’ll explore how to identify risks, follow current Work, Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, and translate 2D drawings into real-world spaces. </p><p>Whether you're a homeowner, DIY enthusiast or simply curious about how buildings come together, this course will equip you with practical knowledge to support your next project. No tools or trade experience required. </p>

<p><br></p><h3>Eligibility and entry requirements</h3><p>To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following: </p><ul><li>an Australian citizen or permanent resident </li></ul><ul><li>a New Zealand citizen </li></ul><ul><li>the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa </li></ul><ul><li>an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the <a href="https://cit.edu.au/policies/admission-and-enrolment-policy" title="https://cit.edu.au/policies/admission-and-enrolment-policy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy</a>.   </li></ul>

<p><br></p><h3>Delivery mode</h3><ul><li><strong><strong>Hybrid </strong></strong>course delivered on-campus and online over 2 weeks (2 evening classes, plus 3 hours online learning)</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>What you will learn</h3><ul><li>How to read and interpret building plans and specifications. </li><li>Common symbols and terminology used in construction drawings. </li><li>Basics of spatial awareness and translating plans into real-world context. </li><li>Key WHS principles and legislation for small-scale projects. </li><li>Risk identification and safety planning for home renovations. </li><li>How to apply safety requirements when overseeing building tasks. </li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Who this course is for</h3><ul><li>Homeowners planning renovations or managing their own building projects. </li><li> DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in learning construction basics. </li><li> Anyone wanting to understand building plans and safety without formal trade training. </li><li> Community members curious about how buildings come together. </li></ul>

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