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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

National Code: BCG50206
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: +61 3 9286 9425
Email: international@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Building


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Duration

2 years

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

This course is designed to meet the needs of builders involved in the coordination, operational management and overseeing of quality for commercial and industrial buildings. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop employability skills and the ability to apply technical knowledge associated with registered building practitioners in this category.

To achieve this qualification you must demonstrate competency in all the units, by the means of ongoing assessment, projects, assignments, tests and other individual tasks.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English Language Proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Year 12 mathematics (or equivalent).

Cost

Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.

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).

What further study options will I have?

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

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

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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Postal Address: Private Bag 2014, Box Hill 3128, Australia
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Last published: 24 July 2008