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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

National Code: BCG50206
CRICOS Code: 063997F
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Building


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What does this course involve?

This course is designed for those involved in the coordination, operational management and overseeing of quality for commercial and industrial buildings.

Learn how to apply building codes, standards and structural principles for medium rise building projects.

You’ll also learn how to supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work, as well as knowing how to maintain quality standards and minimise risk.

Plus you’ll develop your employability skills and technical knowledge associated with registered building practitioners in this category.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment opportunities as a

  • Trainee building professional (management)
  • Building works supervisor (medium-rise or unlimited)
  • Commercial building contractor employee
  • Contract administrator
  • Registered Building Practitioner


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into related advanced diploma or degree studies.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 12 of education, or equivalent
  • You must possess sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course

How do I apply?

VTAC
To apply for a full time position in this course must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If after the VTAC places have been offered, the Institute still has vacancies, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of Application (VTAC)

Length of course

Full time - 2 years (3 days per week)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Core - 1st year

BCGBC5001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects 200 hr
BCGBC5008A Apply structural principals to the construction of medium-rise buildings 300 hr
BSBOHS504A Apply principles of OHS risk management 30 hr
BSBPM505A Manage project quality 40 hr

Electives - 1st year

BCGBC5006A Apply site surveys and set out procedures to medium-rise building projects 110 hr
BCGBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-rise construction projects 140 hr

Core - 2nd year

BCGBC5003A Supervise the planning of on-site medium-rise building or construction work 200 hr
BSBPM508A Manage project risk 40 hr

Electives - 2nd year

BCGBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 hr
BCGBC5007A Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract 100 hr
BCGBC5010A Manage construction work/projects 150 hr
BCGBC5011A Manage building or construction, environmental management practices and processes 150 hr
BCGBC5012A Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes 150 hr



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