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
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.
Fees
Local Fees:
International Fees:
Year 1: $12000; Year 2: A$10200
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
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.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
This course is not taking new enrolments in 2010.
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 | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CEBC501A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects | 100 |
| CEBC502A | Monitor building or construction costing systems on medium rise building projects | 60 |
| CEBC503A | Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work | 100 |
| CEBC504A | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction | 20 |
| CEBC506A | Apply site surveys and set out procedures to medium rise building projects | 60 |
| CEBC507A | Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract | 50 |
| CEBC508A | Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings | 60 |
| CEBC509A | Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects | 140 |
| CEBC510A | Manage construction work/projects | 60 |
| CEHS504A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety risk management | 10 |
| CEPM505A | Manage project quality | 40 |
| CEPM508A | Manage Project Risk | 20 |
