Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations: Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of
Official- Duration
- 22 months
- Qualification
- Diploma
- AQF 5
- Campus
- Sunshine
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 111132J
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Course overview
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations: Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction. Occupational titles may include:BuilderGeneral ForepersonBuilding InspectorThe construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Sunshine | — | — | $15,932per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)vu.edu.au
- Victoria Universityvu.edu.au
- International Course Guide 2026Official source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source