ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects. Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location. Occupational titles depending on packaging options selected may include:
Builder • Construction Supervisor • Site Manager • Site Supervisor • Leading Hand
Course Fees
| Course Fees | $11,500 | Unit Repeat cost | $350 |
| Deferment Fee | $500 | Re-assessment | $350 |
| Application Fees | $300 | Replacement Student ID | $15 |
| RPL Fees | $150/Unit | Credit Transfer | $0 |
| Certificate Re-issue Fees | $200 | Student Photocopying | 10c/page |
| Material Fees | $1700 | Airport pick-up | $100 |
| Change of CoE | $300 | Re-Enrolment Fees | $400 |
Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(According to the RTO)
• Minimum age of 18 years and above
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian year 10 or higher
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 55 | 546 | 78 | 169 | n/a |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
OR
2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate Ill or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital(LLND) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
• Complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Onshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Offshore International Students
• Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
• Students required to invest on average 10 hours a week of guided learning and summative assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.