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Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)

Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management)

Ready to secure your Open Builders licence?

Get qualified to apply for your Open Builders licence or Site Supervisor Open licence by completing an Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management) with Master Builders.

This training course is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within the building and construction industry, typically working in larger organisations and managing complex projects and processes, and for those seeking to obtain their Builder Open licence through the QBCC.

For funding information, see Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Why enrol?

The Advanced Diploma has been designed and developed in consultation with industry leaders, so you can be confident what you’re learning is relevant.

As a peak industry body with trainers who are recognised experts in their field, this course delivers superior outcomes that exceed industry standards for those wishing to obtain their Builder Open Licence through the QBCC.

An Advanced Diploma is the only qualifying course for Builder Open Licence without needing a university degree.

What makes our training course different?

Our Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction course has been designed and developed in consultation with industry leaders, so you can be confident what you’re learning is relevant
As a peak industry body with trainers who are recognised experts in their field, our Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction course has a reputation for delivering superior outcomes and often exceeding industry standards
We focus on face-to-face training because we know more one-on-one time with teachers means our students will gain a greater depth of knowledge and be more successful builders in the long run
We may run free information evenings prior to the start of our Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction courses to ensure our students have a thorough understanding of what to expect and to ensure an easy transition into study
Our recognised prior learning (RPL) service means we are able to assess your skills and experience and, in some cases, help you gain formal qualifications quicker
We offer more than just training. Our courses are open to everyone, but our members enjoy the added value of ongoing support when applying for licenses and help with career planning.

Course outline

Our Advanced Diploma program is comprised of ten units based on the issues we know are important in the building and construction sector today. Upon successful completion of all ten units of competency, along with evidence of industry experience, you may apply for a Builder Open Licence with QBCC.

Face-to-face course details

Duration	Face-to-face - approximately 10 months
Outcome	CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Delivery	Face-to-face learning or RPL* *Call us on 1300 13 60 02 if you believe you have the relevant experience to qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Costs and funding	Face-to-face full price: Members & non-members: $8,421 (GST exempt) Face-to-face funded prices: CSQ funded (members & non-members): $4,000 (GST exempt)* BERT funded: fee free for current BERT members or employees of contributing BERT employers ($100 enrolment fee applies - inc GST)^ *CSQ funds to a maximum of $442.10 per unit for this course (subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria). Read the full CSQ eligibility detail or call 1300 136 002 for more information and to enrol. ^Eligibility criteria applies. BERT funds all training fees - enrolment fee applies. Read the full BERT eligibility detail or call 1300 136 002 for more information and to enrol.
Face-to-face eligibility	To enrol students must: Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years building and construction industry specific experience in commercial construction work (over three stories) or completion of a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification or hold a current Medium rise licence Have a solid level of operational knowledge and skill at a Diploma level Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills Have access to internet and email Have a modern laptop (preferably Windows based) with Microsoft programs and Adobe Reader, that can be used throughout the course duration for class work and assessments.

RPL course details

Duration	Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - up to a period of 90 days
Outcome	CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Delivery	Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Costs and funding	Full RPL (10 units) prices: Members: $4,210 (GST exempt) Non-members: $4,410 (GST exempt) Funded - BERT members: Course fully-funded.^ Students just pay $100 admin fee. RPL Site Supervisor (4 units only) prices: Members: $1,935 (GST exempt) Non-members: $2,135 (GST exempt) Funded - BERT members: Course fully-funded.^ Students just pay $100 admin fee. ^Eligibility criteria applies. BERT funds all training fees - enrolment fee applies. Read the full BERT eligibility detail or call 1300 136 002 for more information and to enrol.
RPL eligibility	Call our team on 1300 13 60 02 to discuss our RPL eligibility criteria.