On completion of the course, you will be eligible for employment in various fields of the construction industry, in entry-level positions. Many students become carpenters, bricklayers, or plasterers. As a student, the Institute s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field. To be eligible for entry into this course, you will need to have completed Year 11 or its equivalent, or be a mature age applicant. You will need to apply directly to Box Hill Institute's Centre for Building and Furniture Studies.
Courses begin at various times throughout the year, depending on demand.
Check with the Centre for starting dates. You will be required to attend an interview where you will need to provide supporting evidence such as school reports or a folio, to demonstrate your aptitude for the course. After that, you can then continue on to the Diploma of Building. Exemptions and Credit Transfers come under the broad heading of 'Recognition of Prior Learning'. Recognition of Prior Learning acknowledges any previous training or education you may have done, or any relevant work or life experience you may have gained, through granting various exemptions or credit transfers.