Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

There are a total of 27 units to complete the course. This includes 24 core units and 3 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:

Core Units

• BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
• CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
• CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
• CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
• CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys

Elective Units

• CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
• BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement

General Entry Requirements

All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

• Academic Requirements:

For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.

English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
• Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
• Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.

To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

• A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by NIA, or
• Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.

Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

• Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
• Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.

• Offshore Student Tuition Fee: $AU 20,500 (This fee excludes the material and enrolment fees)

• Construction Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Building / Construction Estimator
• Construction Project Supervisor