In this diploma course, you'll examine the principles, techniques and regulations of the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings up to 25 metres high.

Construction is not just about building sites, but about building a bigger picture: the planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to delivery.

This practical course incorporates hands-on work and project-based learning. You'll experience many aspects of building projects and understand how they all relate to each other. You’ll go on site excursions to gain hands-on field experience which will include visits to residential and commercial construction projects.

Graduates have the option to continue further studies in construction, project management, or property services with RMIT.

*Students require a Construction Induction Card (CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry) to take part in required site visits and or/associated assessment.

Graduates of this course can explore career paths in:

• building and construction labouring, supervision and management
• estimating and purchasing
• contracts administration.

You may also find employment in other related fields, either on a building site or in a head office environment.

To improve your employability after graduation, the Job Shop can offer you specialist workshops, and Career Hub can provide pathways for volunteer work to help add experience to your resume. You can also explore the VBA registration process, and sign up with RMIT Mentoring to be matched with an industry professional.

If you’re interested in further study in this field, completing this course can give you up to three semesters’ credit toward the Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours), or up to two semesters’ credit toward either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours) or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours).