Qualifications & Leading Universities
To become a building contractor you will have to complete a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or degree in building and construction management, after completion of an apprenticeship in a relevant trade. Entry into these courses usually requires a pass at year 12 level.
Different teaching institutions will have different prerequisites for entry. You may have to show a pass in English, maths, or specialist maths. If you are in the advanced stages of an apprenticeship in a building trade (eg carpentry, bricklaying) you may be able to start your Certificate studies concurrently. Undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Construction and Building Design are available in select universities. Check your university guide.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
Careernav have trolled through all the universities, specialist colleges and TAFE’s across the nation to identify those courses we consider relevant to this career. We have only focussed on the core single degree and its full time period. We acknowledge many combination degrees are available and different students combine different degrees. Course names also differ by university and we have grouped like courses together. We may have missed the odd course being offered, so we recommend for a more detailed guide check with the universities direct or one of the university course guide books such as Hobson’s. Please note Careernav are totally impartial and do not recommend one tertiary institution over another. To view the A to Z of tertiary institutions that offer relevant courses for this career.
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Construction & Property Industry Skills Council
The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council is committed to improving skills in the construction and property services industries. They provide information to people working in the industry and to new starters in the building, property development, asset maintenance and asset security sectors. Comprehensive training packages have been developed to ensure there are nationally recognised qualifications available.
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