Skyline International College
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.
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. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required
Delivery mode
Skyline International College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 11-15 Deane Street, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Requirements:
- Minimum completion of Australian Year 12 secondary school education equivalent or above.
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre.
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.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 Skyline International College
Welcome to Skyline International College and our international community. We offer a wide range of courses that transform our students to be job-ready and are given access to many job opportunities here in Australia.
We are committed to quality education and student satisfaction. Our teachers and instructors are certified with many years of relevant industry experience, have taught at leading vocational colleges, and most of all, are dedicated and passionate. Our underlying objective is to encourage you to attain your personal best and to develop the self-confidence that will give you a competitive edge in your chosen field.
At SIC, we understand that being a student is more than just studying and working hard. Therefore, we provide our students with a challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable learning environment filled with many hands-on practical workshops.
