Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

International College of Victoria

Course details

CRICOS course code: 098129F

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of the builders, managers or supervisors of small and medium-sized building businesses depending on the State or Territory of their operation.

Builder licensing requirements vary across States and Territories and additional requirements to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

Career in the Construction Industry most of the times depends on the skill and experience of the individual.
This qualification has core units of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry.
The career path may include:
• Foreman
• Supervisor
• Construction Manager
• Building Manager
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

18 units of competency:
13 core units
5 elective units.

Employment Pathways
This qualification has employability skills. Participants may find employment in construction roles in businesses and other industries requiring building and construction qualification.

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
Tuition Fee: 15,000; Enrolment Fee: 250; Material Fee: 250 19 Apr 2021
12 Jul 2021
04 Oct 2021
90 weeks Full time International College of Victoria
Suite 2 Level 12 190 Queen St
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia

Entry criteria

Minimum Age Requirement:

  • 18 years or older at commencement of course.

Minimum English Language Requirement:

To demonstrate English proficiency, you must provide as evidence one of the following:

  • IELTS band score of overall 5.5 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and department of Home Affairs (DHA) Regulations (For International Students) for specific countries, or
  • IELTS overall band score of 5 when packaged with at least 10 weeks’ English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), or
  • IELTS overall band score of 4.5 when packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS, or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic – Score 42, or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced CAE from Cambridge ESOL Test Scores, or
  • TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language paper-based test – Score 46 -59, or
  • CELS (all skills) Upper intermediate (English for Academic purposes) certificate from recognised English language centre, or
  • Senior secondary Certificate of Education completed in Australia, or
  • Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia, or
  • Tertiary studies in medium of English

Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement:

  • Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 12 or equivalent

Address

International College of Victoria
Suite 2 Level 12 190 Queen St
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
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