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Good passes at Year 12/Matriculation or the overseas equivalent.
Recognition of prior learning: You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
International students, who enrol in this program must have an IELTS 5.5
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) has been designed to meet the needs of a building professional who coordinates the construction of a building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with the client.
Throughout the course you will learn the professional skills and knowledge required for the management, supervision and administration of residential, industrial and commercial building projects.
With many comprehensive building elements will be incorporated into project based learning, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and research skills in an environment of self paced learning, which may include study tours and site visits.
The building professional may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the state or territory.
CRICOS 073682J
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Course structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 13 core units and five elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
This course is delivered face-to-face, either full time over 18 months or part time over 2 to 6 years. For part time, the average is 3 years, depending on the units taken. If the learner has already completed other eligible elective units, these will be counted towards completion of this program.
Units
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
Identify And Produce Estimated Costs For Building And Construction Projects
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
Select And Prepare A Construction Contract
Apply Principles Of OHS Risk Management
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
Manage Project Risk
Manage Project Quality
Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
Supervise The Planning Of On-site Medium Rise Building Or Construction Work
Manage Environmental Management Practices And Processes In Building And Construction
Manage Construction Work
Career opportunities, include:
estimators
contract administrators
on-site management and supervision of residential and medium rise projects
local, national and international construction management
specialist construction roles in quality assurance and safety
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
