Building Contractor

A Building Contractor oversees a project of construction work from start to finish. You might be building a new structure or renovating an existing building. Building Contractors will need to organise workers, tradespeople and subcontractors as well as things like equipment and materials. You’ll need to manage budgets and timeframes and ensure all building codes, legislation and safety standards are adhered to.

A Building Contractor needs good communication skills as you’ll be dealing with clients, workers and other building industry professionals. You’ll be supervising a large team so you’ll need to be a good leader and you’ll have to be organised because you may be working on more than one project at once. You’ll have to plan ahead and be able to manage your time.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a building contractor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, On Campus, Online
7 - 18 months
$3,245 - $11,986
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Blended, Online
11 - 18 months
$6,000 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

On Campus, Online
16 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)

Online
12 months
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII60620

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction

Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Contractor
CPC60220

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,610
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCBC4007

Plan Building and Construction Work

Online
4 weeks
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC60220

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction

On Campus
24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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