Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

About this course

Are you ready to take on a leading role in the building industry? There is a high demand for skilled managers to work on complex building projects. This course will prepare you for a senior management position in the construction industry.

The skills covered in this course include:

project management
risk management
cost estimating
site investigations
quality control
building codes and standards.

The skills you gain from this course can lead to working in a variety of roles including:

project manager
construction manager
estimating manager
sales manager.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Licensing and regulatory information

You will need to have completed the Construction induction card (white card) training before entering a construction work site. Talk to your course provider for more details.

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Manage project risk	BSBPMG536
Lead WHS risk management	BSBWHS513
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings	CPCCBC4001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings	CPCCBC4053
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	CPCCBC5002
Select and manage building and construction contractors	CPCCBC5005
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	CPCCBC5007
Manage building and construction business finances	CPCCBC5019

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding	BSBHRM415
Manage business operational plans	BSBOPS502
Manage organisational customer service	BSBOPS505
Develop and use emotional intelligence	BSBPEF502
Manage project quality	BSBPMG532
Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction work	CPCBIM4001
Use BIM processes to carry out construction work	CPCBIM4002
Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction work	CPCBIM4003
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	CPCCBC4003
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	CPCCBC4004
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry	CPCCBC4052
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	CPCCBC5001
Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work	CPCCBC5003
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials	CPCCBC5004
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys	CPCCBC5006
Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions	CPCCBC5009
Manage construction work	CPCCBC5010
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	CPCCBC5011
Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes	CPCCBC5012
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	CPCCBC5013
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys	CPCCBC5018
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability	CPCSUS5001
Produce digital 3-D models of building designs	CPPBDN5101
Develop and implement asset management plans	CPPDSM5022

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Preston
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider