Optimistic Futures
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.
Delivery mode
Optimistic Futures offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 9 Central Gr, Broadmeadows
- 4/1447-1451 Sydney Road, Campbellfield
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test administered by the Optimistic Futures.
Additional requirements may apply.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 Optimistic Futures
Optimistic Futures has successfully operated and delivered qualifications since 2014. It started with the Security courses on its scope, and subsequently added courses from the training packages of Community Services, Construction, Plumbing and Services, as well as First Aid fields.
Its gradual growth from a single campus to three operational campuses in Broadmeadows, Campbellfield and Shepparton and from one qualification to ten qualifications plus First Aid courses speaks of its focused endeavours to provide quality education and training to its students, helping them become a vibrant part of Australian work industry.
In addition, the institute has hired appropriate buildings for delivering its courses in 10 other suburbs including: Dandenong, Werribee, Somerton, Sunshine, Braybrook, Roxburgh Park, Point cook, Hoppers crossing, Craigieburn, and Epping. Thus far, Optimistic Futures has a graduate alumnus of nearly 1500 AQF full qualifications including certificates and diploma, and more than 1500 in the First Aid courses.
