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Diploma of Building and Construction Building

Lead College

Perth, Australia
1.5 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Qualification for building professionals who manage construction work.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Building and Construction Building. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in engineering and construction.

Career outcomes

Builder
General foreperson
Building inspector
Project builder
Higher education pathway

Curriculum

78-week course of 27 units (24 core
3 elective). Core units include environmental practices
Managing construction work
Technical and legal reports
Business finances
Building codes
WHS risk
Costing
Contracts
Contractors
Tendering and structural principles. Electives cover influence
Team leadership and project quality.

Entry requirements

Academic

Aged 18 or over; Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution; Advanced diplomas and some diplomas require the matching prior diploma or Certificate III; IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; A language
Literacy and numeracy test or interview may be required.

Accepted academic background

Aged 18 or over; Australian Year 12 or equivalent or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution (Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care needs the Cert III ECEC or equivalent; Diploma of Leadership and Management is Year 12 or Cert III)

Language tests

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

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,667 AUD
Application fee	$250 AUD
Deposit	$1,500 AUD

Program details

Campus	Perth
Faculty or school	Building and Construction
Department	Engineering and Built Environment
Teaching language	English
Credit value	96
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.