Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsib ility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory.  Candidates will learn professional skills and knowledge required for management of residential and commercial building projects.  Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 covers this requirement (White Card Course).  This course will be delivered over a period of 78 weeks (including holidays). Classes will be schedules for 60 weeks over 6 academic terms of 10 weeks each. There will be a 2-week break between the terms and a 6- week holiday end of the year.