If you have experience in the building and construction industry, and are looking to grow your skills and knowledge to move into medium rise and/or commercial building projects, the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) could be for you. It is the qualification required for a Builder's Licence in Western Australia.
Through this training, you'll gain a great range of skills and knowledge to supervise the planning of construction work; ensure the quality of the work; and manage any risks associated with projects. You'll gain high level knowledge of building codes and standards for low to medium rise constructions; and learn about associated structural principles. Other topics covered include reading and interpreting plans; sketches and drawings; site surveys; costing and estimating; legal compliance; tenders; contracting; quality management; and sustainability.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
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Broaden your expertise in low to medium-rise residential and commercial construction to unlock new career avenues within the building industry. Progress to leading project teams and managing constructions from small to medium-rise buildings. This course also fulfills academic requirements for builder registration with the Building Services Board in WA, with additional industry experience prerequisites.
Do you want to build a career from the foundations up to the ridge flashing?
When you complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) you will be ready for a career as a construction site manager, or (with additional experience) registered building practitioner.
This course covers the academic requirement for registration as a builder with Building Services Board.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The Diploma course is designed for building and construction professionals who wish to gain valuable skills in managing medium rise construction projects. The training covers the theory and practical construction of residential and commercial buildings. You will learn how to select contractors, oversee work and its quality and how to liaise with clients. Completing this qualification can assist with gaining state requirements of building license applications. (check with the regulatory body in your state) Gain the nationally accredited CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction with HIA.
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The building and construction industry is a forever growing market that covers the most innovative and contemporary construction projects in WA. Gaining the best qualifications for this industry will open your opportunity to exciting and fulfilling career paths such as starting your own building company or advancing your role to project lead a team. The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a perfect course for workers in the building and construction industry who want to progress their careers to become registered builders, project managers, Site foreman’s and more. This course is the gate way to your opportunity to work on commercial to low-rise construction projects. This course will enable you to gain these skills:
- Building codes and standards Structural principles
- Supervise construction-planning processes
- Legal obligations
- Estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts
- Monitor costing systems
- Develop policies and procedures
- Overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects. This includes residential and commercial with the following limitations: Residential construction limited to NCC Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys Commercial construction limited to NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Delivery locations
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.