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Diploma of Building and Construction
Institute of Science Management and Technology
- Parramatta, Australia
- 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: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): 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 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
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Results (where applicable)
- Health or Vaccination Documents (when required for clinical placement).
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Institute of Science Management and Technology. Prepare your academic qualifications and the supporting documents specified for this program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Parramatta |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Building and Construction |
| Department | Building and Construction (Building) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is $19,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 95.