Revit Architecture - Professional BIM Modelling & Documentation
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Revit Architecture – Professional BIM Modelling & Documentation is a project-based professional training programme designed to take learners from the fundamentals of Building Information Modelling and Autodesk Revit through the complete development of an architectural BIM project.
The course focuses not only on learning Revit tools but on understanding how Revit is used in professional architectural practice for project setup, modelling, information management, coordination, documentation, schedules, detailing, quality control and drawing production.
Throughout the programme, learners progressively develop a complete architectural BIM project rather than working through disconnected software exercises.
COURSE DELIVERY FORMATS
Self-Paced Learning
The self-paced version should include:
- Recorded instructor demonstrations
- Detailed lesson text
- Downloadable Revit practice files
- Exercise files
- PDF reference notes
- Practice activities
- Section quizzes
- Section assignments
- Progressive project development
- Final capstone project
- Certificate assessment
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Recommended Self-Paced Learning Commitment
Approximately 75–90 hours, comprising:
- 35–45 hours video instruction
- 20–25 hours guided exercises
- 15–20 hours project work
- Quizzes and assessments
TARGET AUDIENCE
The course is suitable for:
- Architecture students
- Graduate architects
- Junior architects
- Architectural assistants
- CAD professionals transitioning to BIM
- Interior architects requiring architectural BIM knowledge
- Revit users wanting professional project workflow training
- Professionals preparing for BIM Modeller roles
- Professionals intending to progress towards BIM Coordination
PREREQUISITES
Learners should have:
- Basic understanding of architectural drawings
- Familiarity with plans, elevations and sections
- Basic Windows computer skills
- Basic understanding of building construction
Previous Revit experience is not required.
Basic AutoCAD knowledge is useful but not mandatory.
SOFTWARE
Primary software:
Autodesk Revit 2024 or later
Course principles should remain version-independent wherever possible, with version-specific features identified separately.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the programme, learners should be able to:
- Understand BIM concepts and the role of Revit in architectural practice.
- Navigate and configure the Revit project environment.
- Establish a professionally structured architectural project.
- Create and manage levels, grids and project reference systems.
- Model architectural walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, doors and windows.
- Develop stairs, ramps, railings and vertical circulation systems.
- Work with components and architectural families.
- Create rooms, areas and associated project information.
- Create and manage plans, sections, elevations and detail views.
- Control project graphics using view templates, filters and visibility settings.
- Produce dimensions, annotations, tags and construction documentation.
- Develop schedules and extract BIM information.
- Understand Revit family fundamentals.
- Link and coordinate architectural models with other disciplines.
- Understand shared positioning and model coordination principles.
- Apply professional naming conventions and BIM standards.
- Perform model QA/QC and model-health checks.
- Produce coordinated architectural drawing sheets.
- Package and issue a professional BIM project.
- Develop an architectural BIM project independently.
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Lesson 00.01 — Welcome to BimSrv AcademyIntroduction to BimSrv Academy, the course methodology, learning environment and expectations for successful completion.
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Lesson 00.02 - Course Files, BA Template & Learning Resources
Learn where to find the BA Revit template, Course Reference Manual, Section Workbook, learner reference presentation, families and other course resources. You will also learn the difference between RTE, RVT and RFA files and how to keep master resources separate from working project files.
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Lesson 00.03 — Using the BimSrv Academy LMS
Learn how to navigate the BimSrv Academy learning platform and access your lessons, resources, assessments and course progress.
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Lesson 00.04 — Installing & Preparing Revit
IInstall Revit and the required content so that your software environment is ready for the practical course work.
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Lesson 00.05 - Course Project Introduction
Meet the BA House, the project through which you will learn the professional Revit Architecture BIM and documentation workflow, and understand how the later Urban House Capstone will allow you to demonstrate independent application of those skills.
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QUIZ 00 — Course OrientationThis quiz checks your understanding of the course learning approach, course resources, BimSrv Academy LMS, Revit file types and software preparation, together with the role of the BA House Course Project and Urban House Capstone. Read each question carefully and select or enter the most appropriate answer. Recommended Settings: 12 questions, approximately 15 minutes, 70% passing score, questions randomized, answer choices randomized where applicable, and explanations displayed after submission.
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Lesson 01.01 — What Is BIM?
Understand Building Information Modelling as a process rather than simply a 3D modelling technology.
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Lesson 01.02 — BIM versus Traditional CAD
Understand how BIM workflows differ fundamentally from drawing-based CAD production.
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Lesson 01.03 — Understanding the Revit Database
Understand Revit as a database of intelligent building objects rather than a collection of independent drawings.
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Lesson 01.05 - Understanding a Professional BIM Workflow
Learn how a Revit model develops during an architectural project.
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LESSON 02.01 — SETTING UP THE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
Begin Project 01 by creating the Revit project environment for the two-floor residential house. The learner establishes the project geographical location and creates the levels that will control the vertical organisation of the building.
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LESSON 02.02 — SETTING OUT AND BUILDING THE GROUND FLOOR PLAN ROOM-BY-ROOM
Begin modelling the supplied Ground Floor by interpreting the architectural dimensions and constructing the building progressively room-by-room. The learner starts with the Living Room and uses the supplied dimensions to establish the position of walls accurately.
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LESSON 02.03 — MIRRORING THE BEDROOM TO ESTABLISH THE DINING AND KITCHEN SIDE
Use the completed Bedroom-side geometry as the basis for the opposite side of the Ground Floor. The learner uses Revit's Mirror tool to duplicate the required wall arrangement accurately, creating the initial geometry from which the Dining Room and Kitchen will be developed.
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LESSON 02.04 — SPLITTING THE 230 MM WALL AND CREATING THE 115 MM INTERNAL WALL
Modify the wall separating the Living Room from the Bedroom and Dining areas by splitting the existing 230 mm wall and replacing the required middle portion with a thinner 115 mm internal wall.
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