Austral College of Technology
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.
Occupational title may include “Builder”
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry.
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 and this qualification requires all included units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement. Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.
Delivery mode
Austral College of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 2, 382 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will prepare you for the following roles.
Building Estimator
A Building Estimator works out projected costs for construction projects including material, labour and hire of necessary equipment. You’ll work wi...
Construction Supervisor
A Construction Supervisor oversees the work being done on a building or construction project. You’ll make sure the job is progressing as it should...
Site Foreman
A Site Foreman ensures all work is progressing properly on a building or construction site. You’ll supervise other workers to make sure work is bei...
Construction Manager
A Construction Manager is in charge of a building project and ensures the work is completed to a high standard. You’ll make sure the project is fin...
Construction Project Manager
A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...
Construction Estimator
A Construction Estimator puts together figures to plan for the costs of construction projects. You’ll work with other building industry professiona...
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 Supervisor
A Building Supervisor coordinates operations on a building or construction project. You’ll organise labour, materials and equipment and make sure r...
About Austral College of Technology
Austral College of Technology objectives are to become a leader in the design and development of customised learning solutions that transform difficult business concepts into practical workplace training solutions. Our unique approach will ensure we become ‘a provider of choice’ to industry, individuals and the government.
Future Path International Pty Ltd (T/AS Austral College of Technology) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the National VET Regulator (ASQA). The business will be a (CRICOS) provider based in Melbourne and will offer courses in core building and construction disciplines.
