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.
English level
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no individual bandscore less than 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.
Pathways to further study: Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics
On satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), you will be eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics with up to 1 year’s advanced standing.
All students transitioning from Vocational to Higher Education will enter a Transition to Degree Program prior to the commencement of their Degree classes to ensure their preparedness for Higher Education studies.
