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Holmesglen International Student Prospectus 2014
Building and Construction
Building and
Construction
Course Name &
Duration
Start Date Course Description
Building
Diploma of Building
and Construction
(Building)
1.5 years
February
July
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) provides practical training for students to
become builders. It provides the professional skills and knowledge required for the management,
supervision and administration of residential, industrial and commercial building projects.
The course will meet the needs of the building professional who co-ordinates the construction of a
building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors,
overseeing the work and its quality and liaising with the client. The course is recognized and
supported by the Building Practitioners Board and the Housing Industry Association.
The program is transportable within Australia as it is based on the national training framework.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at
Holmesglen will be eligible to enter into one of the following Holmesglen degrees and to complete it
in a further two years:
• Bachelor of Building Surveying
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics
Diploma of Building
Surveying
1 year
Advanced Diploma of
Building Surveying
1 year
Total duration 2 years
February
This course provides students with the paraprofessional skills and competencies needed for building
inspection work and surveying related to residential, industrial and commercial buildings. The course
will provide a diverse range of experiences in building theory, regulatory laws and practice. Students
may be required to attend site visits and study tours as part of this course.
The Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying is nationally recognised and supported by the Building
Practitioners Board and the Housing Industry Association.
Graduates of this course will be able to progress to managerial positions in the building and
surveying profession or may diversify into building construction management. Some of the areas
of employment may include: assisting in planning and design; checking architectural drawings for
regulatory correctness; assisting in the issue of building permits; participating in mandatory building
inspection; and assisting in building office administration duties.
The program is transportable within Australia as it is based on the national training framework.
Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying at Holmesglen will
be eligible to enter into one of the following Holmesglen degrees and to complete it in a further two
years:
• Bachelor of Building Surveying
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics
