Britts College
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
Live Site Access for the Unit of Competency CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Britts College Pty Ltd. will make every possible attempt to secure access to the live site for all students; however, students will also be encouraged to make their own arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the “Live Site Access Agreement”.
Students who are already working in the building and construction industry are encouraged to use their existing workplace to gain access to live sites, provided it meets the requirements as specified in the performance evidence of the unit of competency. Students who are not already working may nominate a workplace.
Delivery mode
Britts College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Level 2, 9-11, 97 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction
- 7/108 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are no prerequisites for any of the units of competency contained within it. This course is available to all international students, and Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level with a score of at least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old), or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Have successfully completed Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
- Are at least 18 years old on the date of course commencement.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will prepare you for the following roles.
Construction Project Manager
A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...
Site Manager
A Site Manager oversees construction sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. You’ll coordinat...
Site Supervisor
A Site Supervisor oversees daily operations on a building or construction site. You’ll ensure a project is progressing on time and to a high qualit...
Site Foreman
A Site Foreman ensures all work is progressing properly on a building or construction site. You’ll supervise other workers to make sure work is bei...
Construction Manager
A Construction Manager is in charge of a building project and ensures the work is completed to a high standard. You’ll make sure the project is fin...
Building Estimator
A Building Estimator works out projected costs for construction projects including material, labour and hire of necessary equipment. You’ll work wi...
Construction Estimator
A Construction Estimator puts together figures to plan for the costs of construction projects. You’ll work with other building industry professiona...
About Britts College
Britts College draws upon global best practices of pedagogy , that results in providing an interactive peer-to-peer learning environment, developing advanced research capabilities and encourages students to gain practical hands-on skills needed for employability.
