Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) – CPC50220
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) – CPC50220
Construction is not just about building sites, but about building a bigger picture: the planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to delivery. In this diploma, you’ll examine the principles, techniques and regulations of the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings up…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Construction is not just about building sites, but about building a bigger picture: the planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to delivery.
In this diploma, you’ll examine the principles, techniques and regulations of the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings up to 25 metres high.
This practical curriculum incorporates hands-on work and project-based learning. You’ll experience many aspects of building projects and understand how they all relate to each other. You’ll go on site excursions to gain hands-on field experience which will include visits to residential and commercial construction projects.
Graduates have the option to continue further studies in construction, project management, or property services with RMIT.
Career
Graduates of this diploma can explore career paths in:
building and construction labouring, supervision and management
estimating and purchasing
contracts administration.
You may also find employment in other related fields, either on a building site or in a head office environment.
Further study
You are guaranteed entry with credit into one of the following RMIT programs when you successfully complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building):
Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours) – you will receive 1 or 2 semesters of credit (depending on the semester you commence) equivalent to 96 credit points
Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours) – you will receive 2 semesters of credit (equivalent to 96 credit points)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) – you will receive 2 semesters of credit (equivalent to 96 credit points).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
