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Diploma of Building and Construction - Building

Institute of Science Management and Technology

  • Parramatta, Australia
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

A diploma for people moving into building management and leadership roles.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts relevant to the program discipline. Analyze practical and academic problems. Communicate ideas effectively. Use appropriate professional tools and methods. Work responsibly in collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Program Coordinator
  • Operations Officer
  • Project Assistant
  • Client Services Officer
  • Administrative Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Twenty-seven units
  • 24 core and 3 elective. Core units cover business and work health and safety risk
  • Building codes for Class 1 to 9 buildings
  • Contracts
  • Tendering and estimating
  • Plans and structural principles
  • Site management
  • Legal obligations and finance. Electives include construction induction and sustainability.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Aged 18 or over at course start; Australian Year 11 or equivalent
  • Or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution (some diplomas name a specific prior qualification); English IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; Basic digital literacy; Able to train in a simulated workplace; Possible LLN test and/or pre-enrolment interview.

Accepted academic background

Aged 18 or over at course start; Completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent, Or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution (Diploma of Hospitality Management instead requires Certificate IV in Kitchen Management with ISMT or similar); Possible LLN test and pre-enrolment interview; Basic digital literacy; Able to take part in simulated workplace training; Diploma of Emergency Health Care needs a NSW/WA driver's licence within 3 months of start; National Police Check before placement for community, Children's and health courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Cambridge 169
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Passport or government identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,000 AUD
Application fee$250 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusParramatta
Faculty or schoolBuilding and Construction
DepartmentAcademic Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value144
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Applications closed

    23 Sept 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.