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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Manage business risk
Lead WHS risk management
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
Select and manage building and construction contractors
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
Manage construction work
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
Manage building and construction business finances
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
Elective unit
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
Elective unit
Manage project quality
Elective unit
Common Questions
The domestic fee for service tuition fee is $10,000. Additional fees include an Enrolment Fee of $250 and a Material Fee of $1,000.
There is no prior construction experience requirement; however, students must have completed CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry prior to commencement of the course. Students must also be physically fit to participate in practical workshops and assessments, including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is available through multiple study modes at the Brisbane Centre Campus, including Blended learning (Part On-Campus & Online), eLearning + Placement, Entirely On-Campus, and Workplace Delivery.
This course is designed for students aspiring to work as builders, site supervisors, or building inspectors, providing hands-on experience in managing residential and commercial construction projects.
International students must demonstrate Upper-Intermediate English, equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS, and must also successfully complete the college's LLND Test. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme.
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