Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

For eligible students in Victoria, the tuition fee is $0 under Skills First Funding, as this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. An application fee of $500 applies. For Fee for Service (FFS) students, the tuition fee is $15,000.

Students who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options including: Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction, Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), and Bachelor of Construction Management.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 27 units of competency, comprising 24 core units and 3 elective units.

Yes, RPL is available. Learners can demonstrate competency through formal learning (structured programs leading to AQF qualifications), non-formal learning (structured programs not leading to AQF qualifications, such as in-house professional development), and informal learning (experience from work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities). Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units.

Yes. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is also required.