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Launch your building and construction career or take it to new heights with an accredited industry course. Learn about residential, industrial and commercial building, while developing technical expertise in design, problem-solving and technology. Whatever your ambition, these building and construction courses will take you to the next level.
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Here are some potential career pathways within building and construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Building and Construction Courses
There are 18 courses available for people who want a career in Building and Construction.
CPP41419
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Property Manager
Tenancy Officer
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Assistant
Real Estate Agency Manager
Property Developer
Get your real estate licence with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. This nationally recognised qualification has 12 different specialisations including residential sales, property management, auctioneering, stock and station, commercial sales and leasing, business broking, and office support. The course covers: real estate ethical practice, running a real estate agency, property law, marketing, trust accounting, and more. Enquire now for the full list of specialisations, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
CPC40120
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Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
Building Estimator
Construction Project Manager
Construction Estimator
Become a licensed builder with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). This nationally recognised qualification is the minimum training requirement for builders working on domestic premises in Australia. The course covers: understanding building codes and standards, managing WHS on a construction site, reading and interpreting plans and specifications, applying site surveys, managing site communication and admin, procuring construction materials, managing construction quality, and more. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
PLEASE NOTE: requirements for builder’s licences vary by state and territory. Always check the requirements before enrolling in any training course. Learn more.
CPC50220
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Construction Estimator
Construction Project Manager
Building Estimator
Construction Manager
Site Foreman
Construction Supervisor
A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level.
The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.
CPC40320
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Building Estimator
Become a Building Estimator with the CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to produce cost estimates for building and construction projects. You’ll learn to read and interpret plans, then prepare simple building sketches and drawings. The course also covers project risk management, labour and material schedules, tender documentation, building codes and construction standards for class 1-10 buildings, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, Building Estimator competencies, and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
CPC50320
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Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Construction Managers and Supervisors need more than the skills of their apprenticeship or trade to successfully manage a complex building site (and make a name for themselves in the construction industry). This nationally recognised qualification delivers real-world skills in HR Management (recruiting, selecting, inducting, and managing a construction team); Risk and Safety Management; Project Management (scope, costs, quality); and working within a budget. Enquiry today for the learning plan, enrolment options, and start dates. Learn more.
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Project Manager
Construction Project Manager
CAD Operator
Operations Manager
Computational methods are at the forefront of industrial evolution, particularly in mechanical and manufacturing engineering. The Graduate Certificate in CAD and Computational Techniques covers knowledge and skills underpinning finite element method, advanced fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. This certificate will also prepare you to use CAD to design innovative and efficient engineering solutions.
The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to formulate the models necessary to study, analyse, and design efficient engineering systems through the application of these concepts, communicate the solutions effectively and to develop the problem-solving skills essential to good engineering practice. Learn more.
BSB50820
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Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) is designed for project managers and team leaders working in the construction industry who have been assigned to a major project. You will learn how to scope and cost out a project, then manage the budget, quality, resources and work teams.
Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, study outcomes, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
CPC40120
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Builders Labourer
Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman
A Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the qualification you need to further your construction career. This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business. You’ll develop building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed.
The Certificate IV in Building and Construction covers a range of topics relevant to the building industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying building codes and standards, conducting on-site supervision of building projects and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.
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CPC60220
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Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
Construction Supervisor
Level-up your career in the building and construction industry with an CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management). This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills you need to direct high-rise and complex building projects, as well as apply specialised knowledge of building codes and standards, contract administration, tender developments, and legal compliance. Graduates of this course have the skills and training they need to apply for their Builder Project Management Services licence.
Enquire now and ask for the course brochure and government funding options. Learn more.
CPC40120
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Site Foreman
Construction Manager
Become a qualified site manager with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to manage an active construction site. The course covers: site safety and compliance, work team leadership, supervising concreting work, waste minimisation, procuring resources, estimating costs, project quality management, applying building codes, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, construction career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
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Civil Engineer
Planning Engineer
Construction Project Manager
Chief Engineer
Project Manager
The Master of Engineering Civil Structural will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the structural engineering industry. Students with a background in civil, construction, transport, and systems engineering will especially benefit from this program as it prepares them for further career development in the structural engineering industry. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in civil and structural engineering. Learn more.
22502VIC
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Construction Project Manager
If you have a building trade qualification and want specialist skills, try the 22502VIC Diploma of Project Management for Prefabricated Building Systems (Timber). This nationally recognised training course delivers complex project management skills and will teach you how to interpret plans and specifications, apply OHS legislation, and use mixed or blended reality technologies. The courses also covers: building quality management, BIM technologies, and prefabricated timber building systems. Enquire now for study units, elective choices and enrolment dates. Learn more.
CPP41119
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Sustainable Design Consultant
Sustainability Officer
The Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41119) is for experienced home energy assessors who need specialist skills in thermal performance and home sustainability. Over 12-18 months of study you’ll learn how to assess the energy efficiency of residential properties and develop sustainable solutions for different milestones in the building’s life cycle. You’ll also graduate with an arsenal of document writing and administration skills.
Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and batch intake dates. Learn more.
22507VIC
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Construction Project Manager
The 22507VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Information Modelling (BIM) teaches you how to use building information modelling technologies to plan, design, and manage construction projects. Over 12-18 months of study you will be using the latest building modelling software and applications, while gaining an advanced knowledge of project costings, sustainability and project management. The course also covers mixed or blended reality technologies. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
CPC60121
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Building Surveyor
Become a building surveyor or certifier with the CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying. This nationally recognised diploma covers surveying work on residential and commercial buildings, up to three stories. The course will teach you how to process building applications, assess and advise on the the compliance of building design documentation, carry out building survey audits, carry out construction inspections, prepare compliant documentation, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
22477VIC
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Architectural Technician
Draftsperson
Building Designer
The 22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is a hands-on qualification that will have you up and running with 2D and 3D virtual construction technologies. You’ll design an actual building project, and get the skills you need to work on both residential and commercial buildings. The course also covers: building safety and compliance, sustainability, selecting construction materials, and project management. Enquire now for the full list of study units and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
RII31619
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Construction Labourer
General Labourer
Excavator Operator
Get started in civil construction with the RII31619 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for work on civil construction sites that utilise trenchless technologies. The course covers: following safety procedures, working in confined spaces, applying risk management, maintaining site records, onsite communication, following plans and job specs, protecting underground services, operating plant and equipment, manual excavation, laying pipes, and much more. There is also scope to obtain a number of licenses and work permits (dogging, scaffolding, crane, cherry picker). Enquire now for study units, career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
CPCCWHS1001
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General Labourer
Builders Labourer
Plasterer
Construction Labourer
CPCCWHS1001 Work Safely in the construction industry (White Card) is a mandatory course for anyone working on a construction site in Australia. This includes site managers, construction supervisors, surveyors, labourers, licensed tradespeople and their apprentices. The course covers work health and safety essentials and is usually delivered over a full day of training. White cards are different in each Australian state and territory so you may additional training if working interstate.
Enquire now to find a construction industry White Card training centre near you. Learn more.
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