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OverviewAbout this course
Strengthen your skills in the building industry and gain experience for supervisory roles. Develop leadership abilities to manage a construction site and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Apply building codes and standards, legal requirements and structural principals
Prepare building sketches and drawings
Perform site surveys to set out a building site
Estimate and monitor costs
Schedule labour and materials
Manage project quality, risks, contracts and contractor performance
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience in supervising the progress of a project and managing staff
The ability to apply for an NSW builders licence (with additional requirements)
Skills and knowledge to start your own building enterprise
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) evidenced by a copy of your certificate
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or
Successful completion of 11 core units CPCCBC4001, CPCCBC4003, CPCCBC4004, CPCCBC4005, CPCCBC4008, CPCCBC4009, CPCCBC4010, CPCCBC4012, CPCCBC4014, CPCCBC4018, CPCCBC4053 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript
That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)
Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
This course is also offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Excellent organisational abilities to coordinate construction
Great problem-solving skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Project Builder
Project Builders manage the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
90%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
17,100 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
44 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,550
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
47 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Very high
Gender share
4% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: builder, general foreperson, construction supervisor, contracts administrator and estimator.
Licensing
To be qualified as a licensed builder in NSW, you need to apply for a builders licence. This course meets part of the requirements. Visit NSW Fair Trading for licensing requirements before you enrol.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 27 units of competency, including 24 core and 3 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 24
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Manage construction workCPCCBC5010
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and constructionCPCCBC5011
Read and interpret plans and specificationsCPCCBC4012
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsCPCCBC4010
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