Victoria University
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Become a skilled building project manager with this 2-year diploma that teaches you to run successful construction businesses. Learn quantity surveying, project management, workplace safety, and structural principles from experienced industry professionals in a state-of-the-art construction hub.
International applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and achieve IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no band less than 5. Students must attend an interview and pass a literacy and numeracy assessment. Access to an active building and construction site is required during studies, though VU can provide simulation activities if needed. Meeting minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry; past academic performance and relevant work experience may be considered.
The diploma comprises 27 units: 24 core units and 3 elective units. Core subjects include: Manage Business Risk, Lead WHS Risk Management, Apply Building Codes and Standards (Class 1, 10, and Type B/C buildings), Select and Administer Construction Contracts, Identify and Produce Estimated Costs, Produce Labour and Material Schedules, Supervise Site Communication, Apply Legal Requirements, Apply Structural Principles, Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications, Prepare Tender Documentation, Prepare Building Sketches and Drawings, Apply Site Surveys and Set-out Procedures, Monitor Costing Systems, Supervise Planning of Onsite Work, Select and Manage Contractors, Administer Legal Obligations, Manage Construction Work, Manage Environmental Practices, Manage Professional Technical and Legal Reports, and Manage Building and Construction Business Finances. Elective units include Project Quality Management and Project Stakeholder Engagement.
Victoria University offers a unique multi-million-dollar construction hub with high-tech trades facilities including concrete laboratory, survey laboratory, engine laboratory, and computer workstations with simulation software. Instructors are experienced industry professionals with current, real-world expertise. The course integrates directly with active construction sites and industry projects, ensuring practical, hands-on learning that connects classroom knowledge to real-world applications. VU's commitment to industry partnerships and recognition of prior learning provides flexible pathways for working professionals.
Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in one of Australia's largest industries. Career opportunities include positions as registered builders, estimators, building supervisors, and construction managers. The diploma provides a foundation for further study, with guaranteed entry and credit recognition into bachelor's degrees in Architectural Design, Building Surveying, and Construction Management (Honours). These pathways enable career progression into senior management, design, and specialized construction roles.
