CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING
POPULAR STUDY & CAREER OPTIONS IN AUSTRALIA
Construction Project Manager
Average Salary: AUD 98,593 / year *
Recommended Course(s) of Study:
- Bachelor of Construction Management (4 Years)
Notes:
For those interested in an entry level qualification in Construction & Building, you can first enrol in a Certificate lV or Diploma of Building and Construction which is 10-15 months study duration. If it is a career of interest, you can build on your knowledge by exploring a Bachelor of Construction Management degree.
Quantity Surveyor
Average Salary: AUD 74,785 / year *
Recommended Course(s) of Study:
- Bachelor of Construction Management (4 years)
Carpenter
Average Salary: AUD 65,306 / year *
Recommended Course(s) of Study:
- Certificate III in Carpentry (23 months) +
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (15 months)
Architect
Average Salary: AUD 64,270 / year *
Recommended Course(s) of Study:
- Bachelor of Architectural Design (3 years)
Painting Trades Worker
Average Salary: AUD 56,785 / year *
Recommended Course(s) of Study:
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (19 months) +
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (15 months)
* Disclaimer:
- The salaries stated above are based on average income per year in Australia gathered from Payscale (see below).
- Salaries will vary based on relevant education, work experiences, skillsets and professional recognition of a working individual as well as job location.
Job Descriptions and Pay Range for each occupation listed above:
Construction Project Manager
Job Overview:
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates construction of civil engineering and building projects, and the physical and human resources involved in the construction process. Registration or licensing is required.
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Quantity Surveyor
Job Overview:
Estimates and monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond. Registration or licensing is required.
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Carpenter
Job Overview:
Constructs, erects, installs, renovates and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required.
Pay Range:
Architect
Job Overview:
Plans and designs buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, negotiates with builders and advises on the procurement of buildings. Registration or licensing is required.
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Painting Trades Worker
Job Overview:
Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
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