Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
BCG50206 
CRICOS Code: 069623K 
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus,
Study Area: Building 
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Units of Competency

Duration

2 years

Intake dates

January

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 will 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 will also develop your employability skills and technical knowledge associated with registered building practitioners in this category.

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

$AUD10,500 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.

What further study options will I have?

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

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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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
BSBPM505A
Manage project quality
40 hr
BSBOHS504A
Apply principles of OHS risk management
30 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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