Waratah Polytechnic
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification is designed for building professionals who apply their expertise in structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, contract preparation and administration, contractor selection, and quality oversight in both residential and commercial building projects.
Delivery mode
Waratah Polytechnic offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 16, 7 Deane St, Burwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must have completed Australian Year 12 or an equivalent level of schooling, OR
Hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification from an Australian institution.
Must demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:
- IBT: 46
- PTE Academic: 42
- CAE: 162
- OET: B
- Duolingo: 90
- General English: Upper Intermediate
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution
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 Waratah Polytechnic
Whether your learning style involves cultural diversity, classroom facilities, location, trainers with industry knowledge, practical facilities or/and amazing study support, Waratah Polytechnic (CRICOS 04035A) is second to none and always by your side to unleash your true potential and make you absolutely ready for future leadership in trades and technology.
Waratah Polytechnic is not just another private RTO delivering courses for international students, we live by trades too! We are an industry leader in delivering and specialising trade based courses ranging from Certificate III level to Diploma level focusing on industry-driven and outcome based learning facilities to students where students experience state-of-the-art facilities from classroom to practical learning delivered by some of the most reputed industry professionals with more than 20 years of experience not just training but actually working in the field as a builder, carpenter, technician, business professionals, etc. Therefore, at Waratah Polytechnic, students are not only learning from theory and practical classes they are also involved in hands-on experience directly from our industry leaders in business.
There is no better place to learn about the Australian way of life than at Waratah Polytechnic (Australia). As a private institute located in Sydney, we offer excellence for every student. Across each of our courses, we aim to provide our students with the necessary training and skills in order to prepare them for an exciting and rewarding career in the industry of their choice.
