Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Diploma

Do you want to build a career from the foundations up to the ridge flashing?. When you complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) you will be ready for a career as a construction site manager, or (with additional experience) registered building practitioner.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

4 semesters full-time

Course Code

CPC50220

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

Do you want to build a career from the foundations up to the ridge flashing?

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When you complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) you will be ready for a career as a construction site manager, or (with additional experience) registered building practitioner.

This course covers the academic requirement for registration as a builder with Building Services Board.

Entry requirements

Prospective applicants should already have a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role within the building and construction industry.

In order to complete this course you will need to be able to:

a
pply knowledge of structural principles
apply knowledge of risk and financial management
accurately estimate costs including labour, materials and overheads
prepare and administer building and construction contract
select contractors and supervise work

It is also expected that you will have a high level of

digital literacy including the ability to use estimating software, access library databases, online research skills and the ability to independently learn through an online platform. You must also have access to a live building and construction workplace to be able to meet the requirements for some units.

Students without the minimum education requirements may also be considered, provided they have relevant work experience and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements.

Study locations

Thornlie

Online

What you will learn

coordinate the construction of residential buildings
building and contract law
quantities and estimating
site safety
timber code
project management
building contracts
workplace health and safety

Career pathways

Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

South Metropolitan TAFE