National Skills
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification provides you with the technical and management skills to become a low or medium rise builder and/or construction manager.
It covers 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.
Delivery mode
National Skills offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
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 National Skills
National Skills Pty Ltd is based in QLD, providing quality services to a number of our clients across Australia. Our senior trainers each have well over 35 years experience in the construction industry and have been providing training and assessments in the VET sector for well over 15 years. Our trainers and assessors are prepared to travel anywhere in Australia if required. Distance is no barrier when it comes to you getting qualified.
Delivering high quality training and assessment relies on the skills and knowledge of trainers and assessors. National Skills recognises that effective staff management is essential to the success of its operations and has prioritised policies to attract, develop and retain the highest quality staff and trainers. Our management supports a people focused approach that involves strong leadership, the selection of skilled and appropriate people with, clear goal setting and motivation. Management, staff and trainers work together to integrate the organisational objectives with individual expectations.
We will remain at all times committed to providing the highest quality training and assessment services designed to meet the needs of students and industry within a framework that ensures compliance with the national standards and relevant legislation. All programs offered by National Skills are aligned to the training packages for quality assurance and best practice.
