Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Australia’s construction industry is thriving, with an abundance of opportunities for those with construction knowledge and leadership skills. Demand for construction managers is expected to grow by 13% in the next five years. Whether you’re an experienced builder or a graduate of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Melbourne…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Australia’s construction industry is thriving, with an abundance of opportunities for those with construction knowledge and leadership skills. Demand for construction managers is expected to grow by 13% in the next five years. Whether you’re an experienced builder or a graduate of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is designed to give you the skills to take your career to the next level.
Learn to lead
At Melbourne Polytechnic, you will learn in a hands-on environment with access to cutting edge technology, and qualified and industry-experienced teachers. We’ve been teaching building and construction skills for over 100 years in the north of Melbourne, and we’ve earned industry accolades nationally and internationally. Your learning won’t be confined to the classroom, with on-site training and opportunities to learn on the job. Designed with industry leadership in mind, you’ll learn the essentials of building management, including project risk, quality standards related to the construction industry, client liaison and relevant costing systems to prepare you for a future career in this exciting industry.
Graduate in demand
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a well-regarded path to leadership in the building and construction industry and is recognised by the Victorian Building Authority. Construction is an industry where leadership, communication and planning skills are in demand, and this course is designed to give you the skills to build your career so you’re ready to manage a commercial or domestic building site or run your own business when you graduate. Combined with the necessary industry experience, this qualification will allow you to be registered as a building practitioner in many categories. You may also choose to pursue further studies in construction management for an advanced career.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will this take me
Successful completion of this course prepares you for employment as a construction supervisor, planner, or manager. Graduates are always in demand in this rapidly growing industry, and the varied career paths lead to positions in a broad range of areas
Building / Construction Estimator
Registered Builder
Site Manager
Construction Project Supervisor
Project Supervisor
Construction Manager
Contracts Administrator
Project Manager
Site Supervisor
Study Pathways
On successful completion of the diploma, you may apply for entry in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil).
REQUIREMENTS
Australian Year 12 equivalency.
Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0. TOEFL iBT: 46 overall; Writing: 19; Speaking: 16; Reading: 10; Listening: 9; Pearson Global Scale of English: – PTE Academic: 42 overall communicative skills: 36, Cambridge English Scale (- Cambridge: First (FCE), – Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), – Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 162 overall individual bands: 154, Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS: 2+ ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 2.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Melbourne Polytechnic has been offering vocational education since 1912 in Melbourne. It also provides TAFE, certificate programs, diploma programs and higher education programs for international students. The institution welcomes international students from over 70 countries, across its seven campuses. Melbourne Polytechnic’s strong partnerships with leading organisations and industry-relevant degrees benefit students, and help them gain hands-on learning experience. Its services are of great use to students; starting from bookstores and libraries to restaurants and shops, students can access a range of amenities. In addition, the institution helps students find suitable accommodation options, including both on-campus and off-campus housing.
