Course Overview
Get off-the-tools and take the next step in your career with Open Colleges’ Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
This in-depth Diploma will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to plan, manage, supervise and complete the construction of medium rise buildings. The course is delivered online, so there are no classrooms and no deadlines. You simply study where you want, when you want.
Perfect for busy people, this nationally recognised Diploma is delivered online so there are no classes to attend, meaning you study where you want to at a time that is convenient for you.
With this Diploma, you not only get a high quality education, but a nationally recognised qualification that you can use all across Australia.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Builder
- Construction Manager
What You'll Learn
- Apply building codes and standards to job sites
- Prepare contracts and evaluate project tenders
- Produce cost estimates
- Innovate in sustainable design and construction techniques
- Manage medium rise construction projects
- Manage subcontractors
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Maximum 24 months
Entry Requirements
English
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
- 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Assessment
- Case studies
- Demonstrations and Presentations
- Knowledge tests
- Multiple choice questions
- Oral questions
- Portfolio
- Projects
- Short-answer questions
Additional Information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Licensing
The Diploma meets the education requirements for registration as a licensed builder. As licencing varies from state to state, there may be extra requirements necessary to register. In NSW, you will also need the Certificate IV in Building and Construction plus 2 years’ relevant industry experience. Chat to an Open Colleges’ Enrolment Consultant for more information on how to meet the requirements for your state.
Subjects
- Identify types of drawings and their purposes
- Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations
- Locate and identify key features on a site plan
- Identify and locate key features on drawings
- Correctly read and interpret specifications
- Identify non-structural aspects to the specification
- Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements
- Classify buildings
- Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA
- Apply fire protection requirements
- Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure
- Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system
- Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure
- Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements
- Classify buildings
- Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem to ensure compliance with the BCA
- Apply fire protection requirements
- Apply structural principles to planning the erection or demolition of a structure
- Coordinate and manage site and job set-up assessment
- Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems
- Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.
We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.
We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.
Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.
Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)