The building and construction industry is constantly growing so what better time to explore a career as a builder or building manager. A Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will give you the training you need to work on the construction of low to medium rise residential and commercial buildings. You will learn how to supervise construction work, apply structural principles to building work, evaluate tender documentation, hire contractors and produce cost estimations for building and construction projects. Course structure To receive the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects Apply principles of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risk management Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Manage construction work Manage project quality Manage project risk Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects Prepare and evaluate tender documentation Select and prepare a construction contract Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work Career opportunities Project manager on medium rise building projects