Building and Construction Courses

If you are working as a tradie or want to, this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Builders Academy Australia could be your first step towards starting your own business and preparing for the builders registration. The course offers a detailed insight into the fundamental building topics that will, combined with your practical work experience allow you to progress in your building career or start your own construction business.

The course can be delivered 100% online via virtual classroom environments (throughout Australia).

There are 2 separate streams for this course:

1. Standard Stream: For people with less than 3 years experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks; OR
2. Experienced Stream: For people will 3+ years of industry experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 38 weeks.

Students may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class to complete additional learning and assessments, but this will vary depending on each learner.

Please note that no government funding is available in NSW, QLD or ACT.

Give your career in building the best foundation with the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Open Colleges! Designed to help working trades professionals and newcomers to the construction industry become licensed builders without the hassle of full-time classes, this course is delivered entirely online to ensure ultimate flexibility and the freedom to study at your own pace.

The course is designed to give you a solid understanding of building fundamentals and structural principles for residential and commercial low rise construction projects. Learn how to prepare simple building sketches, interpret plans and specs, estimate costs for a range of projects, prepare contracts, plan construction work, select and procure the correct construction materials and conduct on-site supervision of construction works.

The course also covers building codes and standards, WHS protocols on construction sites, and how to comply with legal requirements and resolve business disputes. Upon completion of this course, you will have met the educational requirements needed for registration as a licensed builder in Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory. NSW Fair Trading, the SA Consumer and Business Services (CBS), the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and Builders Registration Board of WA might evaluate this qualification as part of a broader consideration of your experience and knowledge for registration as a licensed builder. As licensing varies from state to state, there may be extra requirements necessary to register. Please ensure you refer to your state’s licencing requirements.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you are a building industry professional looking to boost your career by augmenting your expertise in compliance and construction methodologies, then this CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (VIC only) qualification from Parker Brent could be an ideal course for you.

Geared towards individuals engaged in statutory building surveying or advisory services, the program addresses both residential and commercial structures outlined in the National Construction Code (NCC), with a particular focus on buildings up to three storeys and 2,000 square meters in floor area. Completing this qualification will give you advanced insights into the intricacies of compliance, as well as proficiency in the assessment and enforcement of regulatory standards. The curriculum explores various construction methodologies, comprising both traditional and emerging techniques, while providing a detailed understanding of materials used in the field.

You’ll gain knowledge and skills in building codes and regulations, preparing contracts and building permits, building and construction processes and building project management.

This Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying qualification requires you to attend online classrooms two evenings a week, from 5.30-9.30pm over 89 weeks (or less if you have transferred credits from a different course).

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

Combine your passion for design, technology and architecture!

This Bachelor of Architectural Technology qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, prepares you to design and document innovative buildings using new and emerging digital technologies. The course will teach you the architectural fundamentals required to design high-performing buildings, including concept development, digital modelling, and construction documentation. You will gain expertise in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modelling (BIM), and get hands on practice with the professional software that architectural firms use today. Mentored by industry experts, you will undertake live client briefs during your studies which will develop your practice in a professional design environment. In your final year, you will complete an Architectural Capstone project for which you will research and develop a building proposal across public, commercial and residential interactive experiences.

Master industry-standard software

Become an expert with the software that architectural firms use today including SketchUp Pro, Unreal Engine, Rhino, Grasshopper and Revit BIM.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

#1 for Student Support

Our Interior and Environmental Design courses received the highest ranking for student support in the 2021 QILT Survey.

Ready to challenge yourself and learn how to run your own construction business? The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), offered by Builders Academy Australia, is the course you need to take your career to the next level.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to help you manage and supervise construction work. From tender documentation and structural principles to cost estimations and hiring of contracts, you’ll cover all the areas you need to excel in the next stage of your career.

BAA offer two streams for this program, depending on your level of experience in the industry.

Standard Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 62 weeks.

*Total duration is typically between 66 to 70 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

Experienced Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 52 weeks

*Total duration is typically between 56 to 61 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

You may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class times to complete additional learning and assessment activities, yet this will vary based on each learner.

You’ll emerge from the course knowing all the ins and outs of running a small- to medium-sized business, ready to oversee the the construction of commercial buildings and medium-rise residential projects. So why not enquire today? Your future is waiting!

Please note, there is no government funding available for the NSW, QLD and ACT. 

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you’re now working in construction or as a tradesperson and would like to progress your career and get access to more senior industry roles, then this CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be the ideal course to take.

Aimed at people interested in performing supervisory or management roles in the building industry, the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) from Parker Brent will teach you all you need to know about how to manage contracts and tender documentation, prepare estimates and monitor costing systems, manage sustainability practices and environmental processes, apply site-surveys and set-out procedures, building project management and supervision. By the end of the course, you will have gained all the skills and knowledge required to confidently take on and manage the wide range of tasks involved in residential and commercial low-rise building and construction.

Whilst this course is online-only, you will be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

Take your building career to the next level, and move off the tools into managerial roles by studying this CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) course. Offered by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd in partnership with Open Colleges, this course is delivered entirely online meaning you can study at your own pace and gain a nationally recognised qualification without any class time.

The program is designed to equip you with the fundamentals needed to excel in construction management and covers key areas such as project management, building codes and standards, contracts, project tenders, cost estimates and sub-contractor management. You will also learn to develop original and creative approaches to eco-friendly design and construction. Your qualification also equips you with the vital industry knowledge, allowing you to work well within work health and safety laws, regulatory frameworks, and complex building industry legislation.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Start your career in interior design specialising in Residential Interiors with this Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential), delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This course teaches you environmentally sustainable practices while you investigate the finer details of home interior design. You’ll discover the impact the selection of materials, lighting, joinery and furniture can have on your design, and explore professional technologies used in the industry. From a practical point of view, you will learn to design residential environments, develop technical documentation, understand contract and client management and visualisation solutions. You will graduate with a strong foundation of design best practice, prepared to embark on a creative career as an interior designer.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Exclusive Sibella Court ambassadorship

Our interior design courses are built in collaboration with international design icon Sibella Court, founder of Society Inc.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Master industry-standard software

Learn how to use Sketch Up Pro, AutoCAD, 3DsMax and Revit.

#1 for Student Support

Our Interior and Environmental Design courses received the highest ranking for student support in the 2021 QILT Survey.

The Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction) (BSB50820) from The College of Adult Learning is designed to provide graduates with the critical project management skills they need to succeed in planning, managing and delivering projects on time and to budget, with a focus on skills required for the construction industry, including WHS management and preparing contracts.

In this course you will develop skills to:

• Manage projects costs and timing to ensure projects are finished on time and to budget
• Manage project information to ensure seamless communication across all team members of the project to promote efficiency
• Lead WHS and risk management to ensure the workplace is safe and workplace incidents are reduced and or eliminated
• Manage the application of building codes to ensure projects meet standards

This diploma course is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).