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Female Leadership in Architecture and Design

Across generations, women have contributed ideas, leadership and technical expertise that have helped shape cities and communities. Read More

A New Direction Through Residential Drafting

Drafting stood out to him for the design component and it also offered a structured entry point into the construction and building design industry.

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Career pivot with Cert IV in Residential Drafting

How one student transitioned into residential design through the Cert IV in Residential Drafting and built a clear building design career pathway.

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Teaching to Residential Drafting, A BFDA Graduate Story

How BFDA graduate Silka transitioned from teaching to residential drafting, gaining flexibility, industry skills, and support without returning to university.

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Shayna Paku | Administrator

Shayna joined BFDA in 2024 assisting with enrolments, student support and general admin, she assists in keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes. 

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How Tim Changed Careers Through Our Online Drafting Course

If you’re considering a career change into building design or looking for a flexible way to study drafting online, Tim Dillon’s story is a powerful example of what’s possible.

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Creative Career to Confident Drafter with BFDA

Because universities didn’t teach CAD when Merissa studied, she needed a practical pathway to gain the technical abilities required to work confidently in today’s industry. That’s when a chance conversation introduced her to BFDA.

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