Course description
Are you pursuing your Builder's Registration or looking for supervising or contract administration roles? The Diploma of Building and Construction course will help you achieve this goal.
You will learn about the latest building industry skills required to plan and coordinate the construction of medium-rise residential and commercial buildings, as well as construction theory, contract administration, supervision skills, and quality risk factors.
To be suitable for the Industry Group application, you need to be working in the building/trades industry or have relevant experience. For those applicants new to the industry, please apply for the day group.
Visit Building Design and Construction Management for more information on all available courses.
Note: The Class Night Intake is only available to Students with previous industry experience.
Possible career outcomes
- Eligibility to register with the Building Practitioners Board in Victoria as a domestic builder (unlimited) and commercial builder. For more information visit the VBA website.
- Building works supervisor
- Estimator
- Registered builder domestic (unlimited)
- Registered builder commercial
Wondering if this industry will suit you?
We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
- Applicants will be selected on demonstrated history and experience in a construction related industry.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | CPCCBC5007 | 100 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | CPCCBC4001 | 18 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings | CPCCBC4053 | 22 |
| Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | CPCCBC5001 | 200 |
| Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | CPCCBC4009 | 50 |
| Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | CPCCBC4018 | 40 |
| Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | CPCCBC4010 | 200 |
| Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | CPCCBC5018 | 300 |
| Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | CPCCBC4004 | 60 |
| Lead WHS risk management | BSBWHS513 | 40 |
| Manage building and construction business finances | CPCCBC5019 | 50 |
| Manage business risk | BSBOPS504 | 60 |
| Manage construction work | CPCCBC5010 | 150 |
| Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | CPCCBC5011 | 150 |
| Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | CPCCBC5013 | 40 |
| Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | CPCCBC5002 | 60 |
| Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | CPCCBC4013 | 20 |
| Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | CPCCBC4014 | 40 |
| Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | CPCCBC4005 | 40 |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | CPCCBC4012 | 30 |
| Select and manage building and construction contractors | CPCCBC5005 | 40 |
| Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | CPCCBC4003 | 50 |
| Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | CPCCBC4008 | 40 |
| Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work | CPCCBC5003 | 200 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency | CPCSUS5002 | 36 |
| Manage project stakeholder engagement | BSBPMG538 | 40 |
| Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | CPCCBC5004 | 60 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Written assignments
- Team projects
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tuition | AUD $5.89 | per hour | 2136 | AUD $12,581.00 | AUD $16,125.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $13.75 | per hour | 2136 | AUD $29,370.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $945.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $320.40 | Charged at enrolment | |||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Vet student loans
VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
To be eligible to apply for a VET Student Loan, applicants will be required to:
- undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they possess Level 3 in reading and numeracy, or
- provide their Year 12 certificate, or
- provide evidence of completion of a Certificate IV or above.
Loan cap for this course
$18,097
Further study options
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture) at Deakin University
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at Deakin University
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.