Course details
This course will provide the skills and knowledge associated with the planning and construction of a range of building types within Australia. During this course you will investigate, research and apply problem solving techniques in a variety of areas.
You will learn how to select and prepare a contract, along with the process of identifying and producing estimated costing for building and construction projects and the preparation of technical reports. You will learn how to survey sites and how to apply structural principles to residential low rise construction. Also covered in this Diploma is supervising the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work, the application of structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings and project quality and project risk.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English language proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) with no band less than 5.0. A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Graduates may gain employment as a trainee building professional (management), building works supervisor (medium-rise or unlimited), commercial building contractor employee, contract administer and building estimator.
Graduates who can demonstrate sufficient industry experience in Australia may wish to apply to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) or the Building Practitioners Board to become a Registered builder. This is subject to applicant interview with the BIC and other factors outside the control of Box Hill Institute.
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into related courses at higher education institutions. Students may apply for other Bachelor Degrees in Construction and Management with Box Hill Institute's University partners.
Accreditation
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
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