TAFE NSW
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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Strengthen your skills in the building industry and gain experience for supervisory roles. Develop leadership abilities to manage a construction site and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW 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.
Successful completion of the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) evidenced by a copy of your certificate
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or
Successful completion of 11 core units CPCCBC4001, CPCCBC4003, CPCCBC4004, CPCCBC4005, CPCCBC4008, CPCCBC4009, CPCCBC4010, CPCCBC4012, CPCCBC4014, CPCCBC4018, CPCCBC4053 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript
That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)
Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application??
This course is also offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements
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 TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
