Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Become a highly-skilled building project manager with a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220 at Victoria University (VU).

Gain specialist skills and knowledge from experienced industry professionals and equip yourself to run a successful construction business in residential, industrial or commercial.

At VU, everything you learn in your building and construction course has direct links to the real world, from the latest industry-standard knowledge to practical on-site projects.

You’ll learn about all aspects of running a small-to-medium construction business, including:

quantity surveying
planning and scheduling of labour and materials
selecting contractors
managing project risk and quality
supervising work sites
construction technology
managing workplace safety
applying business codes and standards
structural principles for residential and commercial constructions
interpretation of plans and specifications
small business finance.

: If you’re already working in the construction industry or undertaking a traineeship, you can study this course full-time or part-time alongside your work.
Choose from either:
full time: two years on-campus, three days a week 9am–5pm on weekdays
part time: four years online, two to three nights a week 5pm–8pm on weeknights.
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a highly practical course that integrates with your work in the construction industry, so you must have access to active building sites while you’re studying.
: At VU, you’ll learn from teachers who have the latest industry-standard skills and years of experience on job sites. Plus, get industry and professional experience through:
site visits
industry projects
live work
industry endorsed workshops
industry simulation.
: You’ll develop your skills at our unique construction hub, a multi-million-dollar trade training centre with a six-star green rating on our Sunshine Campus.
The modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops include:
concrete laboratory
survey laboratory
engine laboratory
soldering/construction laboratories
power systems laboratory
computer workstations with simulation and modelling software.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.