Students study the course by distance education. Progression is based on an assumed maximum loading of 12 units of credit. Students should note prerequisite requirements and unit availability when formulating and nominating their study load for the year. Units are offered annually. It is suggested that units be studied as shown in the recommended course study schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Course Advisor. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.

Prospective students should note that exemptions from units within the course may be given where their previous study at AQF Certificate IV level or higher and relevant industry licensing fully meets the learning outcomes of a unit. Students should not enrol into a unit where they are seeking an exemption.

Note: Refer to the unit Handbook's More Details tab for the link to the recommended course study schedule.

Exit awards

• After completing level 1 units within the course, students may exit with CL57- Diploma of Building Studies.

Level 1- 7 Compulsory units.

Level 1- 1 Elective unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR11033	Building Materials 1
BLAR11039	Building Law & Regulations
BLAR11043	Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11045	Built Environment 1
BLAR11049	Built Environment Communication and Skills
BLAR11050	Residential Construction
BLAR11051	Construction Legislation 1

Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
BLAR11056	Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing
PPMP11001	Project Management Principles
PPMP11002	Project Planning and Integration

Level 2- 8 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR12038	Building Industry Contracts
BLAR12041	Building Materials 2
BLAR12052	Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053	Professional Practice
BLAR12054	Structural Design Processes
BLAR12057	Commercial Construction
BLCN12035	Construction Management
BLCN12038	Project Estimating

Level 3- 8 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR13035	Building Contract Administration
BLAR13040	Building Life Cycle Maintenance
BLAR13042	Building Sector Management
BLAR13044	Building Systems and Services 2
BLAR13047	Construction Economics 1
BLAR13054	Complex Construction
BLCN13034	Construction Economics 2
BLCN13038	Cost Planning and Control

Level 4- 6 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR14017	Built Environment Projects
BLAR14018	Building Modelling Systems
BLAR14019	Built Environment Research Plan
BLAR14020	Built Environment Research
BLCN14039	Infrastructure Planning
BLCN14041	Construction Project Planning