How do I become a building contractor
Get qualified to work as a building contractor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Building Contractor generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of Building Contractors in Australia has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 45,800 people working in this role compared to 46,200 five years ago. Building Contractors can find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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An Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is a suitable qualification if you’re thinking about becoming a Building Contractor. This course covers all aspects of taking on complex building projects including building codes and contracts and tenders. You could also consider an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction which covers building policies and standards.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)?
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Most popular building and construction courses
20th April 2022All building contractor courses
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40208 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
- CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
- CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction
Building Contractor careers
A Building Contractor oversees a project of construction work from start to finish. You might be building a new structure or renovating an existing building. Building Contractors will need to organise workers, tradespeople and subcontractors as well as things like equipment and materials. You’ll need to manage budgets and timeframes and ensure all building codes, legislation and safety standards are adhered to.
A Building Contractor needs good communication skills as you’ll be dealing with clients, workers and other building industry professionals. You’ll be supervising a large team so you’ll need to be a good leader and you’ll have to be organised because you may be working on more than one project at once. You’ll have to plan ahead and be able to manage your time.
