Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

About the course

This diploma develops practical and technical skills to help you plan, coordinate and control building projects, including medium-rise and wide-span construction. You’ll build capability across construction processes, documentation and site-based problem solving, with learning supported by industry-relevant tools and practices. This is a vocational Diploma in Architecture & Building for entry to operational roles in building and construction. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue work supporting the delivery of building projects across residential and commercial contexts, assisting with estimating, scheduling, coordination and site supervision activities. Typical roles can include construction estimator, site supervisor or site manager, working with builders, contractors and project teams to help manage quality, safety and progress on site. This is a vocational Diploma in Architecture & Building focused on construction delivery careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)