Builder

Working as a Builder you will coordinate the construction, repair and renovation of a building, taking responsibility for the overall completion of the project. You will select contractors, oversee work and quality, liaise with the client and be familiar with all aspects of the construction industry.

Summary of Training

Core Units – 11 required

• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• Plan building or construction work
• Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• Minimise waste on the building and construction site
• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

Elective Units – 8 required

• Apply project quality management techniques
• Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
• Apply project risk management techniques
• Arrange building applications and approvals