Gold Coast Trades College
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course will give you the technical qualifications you need to apply for various building licences through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial businesses.
Delivery mode
Gold Coast Trades College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 6 Hayter Street, Currumbin Waters
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Participants in this program are required to be currently employed in the construction industry and hold a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent.
Industry experience – minimum 2 – 4 years depending on trade and supervisory experience
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will prepare you for the following roles.
Construction Project Manager
A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...
Site Manager
A Site Manager oversees construction sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. You’ll coordinat...
Site Supervisor
A Site Supervisor oversees daily operations on a building or construction site. You’ll ensure a project is progressing on time and to a high qualit...
Site Foreman
A Site Foreman ensures all work is progressing properly on a building or construction site. You’ll supervise other workers to make sure work is bei...
Construction Manager
A Construction Manager is in charge of a building project and ensures the work is completed to a high standard. You’ll make sure the project is fin...
Building Estimator
A Building Estimator works out projected costs for construction projects including material, labour and hire of necessary equipment. You’ll work wi...
Construction Estimator
A Construction Estimator puts together figures to plan for the costs of construction projects. You’ll work with other building industry professiona...
About Gold Coast Trades College
Gold Coast Trades College is a lighter, brighter and more flexible local alternative to trades and construction training. If you are looking for a career in the construction industry, need an apprentice to join your business or are a tradesperson looking for skills recognition or upgrades, you have come to the right place. Gold Coast Trades College knows what employers, apprentices and tradespeople really need.
