Polytechnic Victoria
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.
Delivery mode
Polytechnic Victoria offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 147 Islington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- 18 years or older
- Completion of Year 12 (Australia) or overseas equivalent
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- International Students must meet Student Visa requirements
- Prospective students seeking enrolment at Polytechnic Victoria must successfully complete an LLN assessment at the required ACSF level for their desired qualification. This assessment provides Polytechnic Victoria with insight into the student’s capabilities and helps identify support needs or determine whether they possess sufficient LLN skills to pursue the qualification.
- Completion of unit CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, students would be required to undertake training and assessment of this unit at Polytechnic Victoria or any other RTO prior to enrolling into this qualification.
Course fees
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...
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...
Warehouse Leading Hand
A Warehouse Leading Hand performs a supervisory role at a warehouse or storage facility. You might give instructions to other staff members and ens...
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...
Site Engineer
A Site Engineer coordinates work on civil engineering constructions. You might specialise in a particular type of project or be employed to oversee...
