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Diploma of Building and Construction

Lead College

Perth, Australia
1, 1.5 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

A 52-week Diploma preparing students for building management roles, Offered in Adelaide and Sydney.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Building and Construction. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Building and Construction.

Career outcomes

Construction manager
Project manager
Building supervisor
Site manager
Contract administrator

Curriculum

27 Units (24 core
3 elective) over 52 weeks: costing
Legal requirements
Building codes
Plans and specifications
Structural principles
Site surveys
Contracts
WHS risk management and project finances. Electives include project quality
Stakeholder engagement and building approvals. Blended delivery over 2.5 days.

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

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Certificates
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and student visa requirements. Complete the application form and send it with passport
Academic results and English evidence to Lead College or your agent. Receive the letter of offer and meet any listed conditions. Pay the prepaid fees in the offer letter so the Confirmation of Enrolment can be issued. Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover
Then apply for the student visa with the CoE.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$8,000, $10,667 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Perth (Cannington)
Faculty or school	Building and Construction
Department	Building and Construction (Building)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48,72
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1, 1.5 years.