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Australia's construction industry is booming and employment for construction managers is expected to grow by 13% in the next five years. Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) provides a great pathway into this exciting industry. This qualification is recognised by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), and will teach you the skills that can put you on the fast track for success in the construction industry.
From the classroom to the siteMelbourne Polytechnic's hands-on qualification will give you access to industry guest speakers, field projects and site visits, so you are career-ready as soon as you graduate. You'll train with qualified and experienced teachers, using cutting edge technologies and techniques used on today's modern building sites. Melbourne Polytechnic students learn in Victoria's most technologically advanced building and construction training facilities, taught by site-experienced teachers who know what the construction industry is looking for. You will also learn all of the key skills and knowledge in the building management trade required for assessment by the VBA so you can easily apply for registration as a Domestic Builder.
Graduate ready for the job and your futureWhen you graduate you can combine your skills with industry experience and choose from a rich variety of career paths. You may choose to become a registered builder, a building and construction project supervisor, project manager, construction coordinator or site manager. Construction is an industry that rewards people with varied skills. If you combine this qualification with good communication, planning and relationship-building skills, you may find yourself in high demand. If you're hard-working, resilient and adaptable, you could grow a successful and rewarding career full of variety and exciting challenges.
When you graduate you can combine your skills with industry experience and choose from a rich variety of career paths.
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.