Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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Get the skills you need to work effectively as a builder

You will learn essential skills from our industry professionals. You will learn how to

  • apply building codes and standards
  • select and prepare a construction contracts
  • identify and produce estimated costs for building projects
  • prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • monitor costing systems on building and construction projects
  • supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
  • manage construction work
  • apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
  • apply principles of OHS risk management
  • manage project quality
  • manage project risk

This qualification will help you to meet the licensing and registration requirements to become registered builders.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

  • Builder
  • Estimator
  • Building Supervisor

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. This qualification is designed to assist in meeting the licensing/registration requirements of those wishing to become a registered builder.

Units and electives

18 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: 13 compulsory units 5 elective units.

Core Units of Study

Elective Units of Study

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Engineering and Science.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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