Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50220Open Colleges (RTO 90796)

Duration

Up to 30 monthsself-paced

Study mode

Online

Next start date

Anytime

Why study this course

Develop the technical skills and knowledge to plan, manage, supervise and complete the construction of medium rise building projects
This qualification is nationally accredited and can set you up for a career as a Builder or Construction Manager
Enjoy the flexibility to study online and at your own pace

Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

Recognition

This course meets the education requirements for registration as a Licensed Builder. Licencing does vary between states so there may be additional requirements that you need to meet.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; OR
Successful completion of a Certificate III qualification or higher; OR
At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires use of written documentation and communication

In addition, you must be at least 18 years of age, have regular access to the internet and have a level of physical fitness that will allow you to complete tasks on a building site.

If you decide to complete the practical tasks of this course on a construction site, you will also need to obtain a 'White Card' which will prepare you to work safely on the construction site.

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn to:

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 building
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
Your previous study and work experience
Your unit selections

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Open Colleges can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Enquire with Open Colleges to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Support and delivery

When you study online with Open Colleges, you will have access to:

A Student Support Team who are available via phone, live chat and email to help with any administration issues. They can provide assistance with enrolment, updates on your course progress and help with work placement queries.
A Learning Support Team made up of former teachers, trainers and academics who can provide study tips and tricks, advice on research strategies and help you use OpenSpace, your online campus
Academic assistance from your trainers who are available to help with any course content questions and will provide feedback on your assessments
Career support via a range of resources including resume tips, a career change guide, quizzes and information on career pathways