Gen Institute
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Delivery mode
Gen Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 416-420 Collins Street, Melbourne
- 91-97 Islington Street, Collingwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 Gen Institute
Welcome to Gen Institute, a private registered training organization (RTO), located in Melbourne City (Victoria) Australia. We are an Australian Institution educating and training Australian and International Students.
Using Latest methods of Training, Flexible Learning Resources and Assessment Tools allows us to position our students on their Dream horizons. With our modern training facilities students will be the winners. You can take comfort in the knowledge that you’ll be supported by a highly motivated and committed team. We believe that you will have a great experience while associated with Gen Institute , whatever your chosen dreams and careers are.
The core of Gen Institute’s success in education will be to provide students and industry with focused outcome relevant to industry and professions. The approach will be of cultivating minds while also building skills, to paraphrase the Institute’s mission. Students of the future will need education that is flexible, that responds to specialized professional and vocational demands, that prepares a student with the creativity and independence derived from work-integrated learning and that is global in its conception and facilities.
