A builder 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. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building-licensing authority in the state.
The diploma course builds on the Cetificate IV and expands upon project management and the construction of medium-rise building projects.
This course is not taking new enrolments in 2010.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: BCG50206
- Local Fees: fees and charges
- International Fees: Year 1: $12000; Year 2: A$10200
Campus: Preston, Greensborough
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
2 years (1610 hrs) or 1 year after completion of the Certificate IV
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students completing the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) may wish to further their studies in the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction. Students may be granted advanced standing for related units of competence. Students who successfully complete the Diploma may also seek entry and advanced standing in degree courses in building & construction offered by universities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of these courses may gain employment at a paraprofessional level within the building & construction industry as a building & construction project supervisor, planner, co-ordinator or manager.
Entrance Requirements
Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) or equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: Project-based assessment, Theory-based tests, Completion of practical assignments.
Materials
Participants of this course are required to purchase specific texts and materials. Contact the department for more information.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
This course is not taking new enrolments in 2010.
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Start Date | Finish Date | Census Date | Hours | Fees |
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| CEBC501A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects |
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100 | $290.00 $629.00 $5.00 $100.00 | ||||||
| CEBC502A | Monitor building or construction costing systems on medium rise building projects |
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60 | $174.00 $377.00 $5.00 $60.00 | ||||||
| CEBC503A | Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work |
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100 | $290.00 $629.00 $5.00 $100.00 | ||||||
| CEBC504A | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction |
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20 | $58.00 $126.00 $5.00 $20.00 | ||||||
| CEBC506A | Apply site surveys and set out procedures to medium rise building projects |
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60 | $174.00 $377.00 $5.00 $60.00 | ||||||
| CEBC507A | Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract |
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50 | $145.00 $314.00 $5.00 $50.00 | ||||||
| CEBC508A | Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings |
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60 | $174.00 $378.00 $5.00 $60.00 | ||||||
| CEBC509A | Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects |
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140 | $406.00 $881.00 $5.00 $140.00 | |||||||||
| CEBC510A | Manage construction work/projects |
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60 | $174.00 $377.00 $5.00 $60.00 | ||||||
| CEHS504A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety risk management |
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10 | $29.00 $63.00 $5.00 $10.00 | ||||||
| CEPM505A | Manage project quality |
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40 | $116.00 $252.00 $5.00 $40.00 | ||||||
| CEPM508A | Manage Project Risk |
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20 | $58.00 $126.00 $5.00 $20.00 | ||||||
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
