Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Entry Requirements

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent .

TAFE SA English Language Centre: English for Academic Purposes (EAP20) Pass

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – iBT: Score of 46, with reading: 4-7, listening: 4-6, speaking: 14-15, and writing: 14-17

Pearsons Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum 42 with 36 in all for communicative skills ((listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Occupational English Test OET: Pass

Cambridge C1 Advanced or B2 First previously Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) and First Certificate of English (FCE): Overall score of 162 with a minimum of 154 in all bands

Course Details

Start now and gain the valuable skills needed to manage medium-rise construction projects in the residential and commercial sectors. This qualification is for people entering the construction industry in the commercial sector and for those already working in the sector as builders, site managers, and building supervisors. It’s ideal if you’re seeking career advancement within your existing employment. You will learn about building practice, codes and structures, estimates and tendering, contract management, risk and financial management, and project planning, as well as costing systems for medium rise construction, energy efficiency and sustainability, quality control, and managing client relationships. This Diploma may also be suitable for licensed builders seeking the managerial, technical skills, and knowledge needed to upgrade to medium rise construction.

Employment Outcomes

Commercial construction manager.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)
This course covers safety, project quality and risk, building codes and standards, contracts, costing, structural principles and tender documentation. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 24 core units and 3 elective units.

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