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Funding Programs

Masters in Building Training (MIBT) offers funding options for Trainees and full course participants in the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) course. Generous fee subsidies are available through most State and Territory Governments including; NSW, QLD, Northern Territory and the ACT - subject to eligibility requirements. MIBT also offer a monthly payment plan to cover student contributions.

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MIBT's education group are experts from the building and construction industry. We offer online, on-site, face-to-face or a blended mode of training and assessment delivery that supports your needs, time restraints and current workplace activities.

All MIBT trainers and assessors are currently qualified building and training professionals that are committed to providing quality outcomes for our learners, their employers and the people that live in the homes or occupy the buildings, created through their work, skills and accumulated knowledge.

Course Outline

The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification is designed to meet the needs of individuals requiring a building industry licence.

The course provides you with the technical and management skills to become a builder and meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses. Building contractor licensing varies between states and territories and additional elements may be required to attain this qualification. (Links are provided at the bottom of the page for state-specific information.)

The course program has 18 units of competency comprised of 13 core units and 5 elective units to be selected from the list below.. The training and assessment for this course must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. You will need to be working in the building and construction industry on a worksite to be able to learn and demonstrate competency.

Lessons are presented online, on-site, face-to-face or a blended mode of delivery by Australia’s leading professional building trainers, who each have many years of experience as successful building contractors. Our experienced trainers will assist you with a program that covers all aspects of low and medium rise building to ensure you become a successful building professional.

Qualification Cost

Building and Construction Industry Training is subsidised through State Government Training Programs. Eligibility may vary between States. As a general guide, for subsidised training you need to be:

- 15 years old or over;
- no longer at school;
- living or working in that state;
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.

The following Qualification Costs apply, unless you are a Fee Free Apprentice, or your fees are exempt for other reasons;

• $500 – this is a non-refundable pre-enrolment fee payable before we accept you as a Student.
• $995 - once we accept your Enrolment, a further $995 is payable which completes the Enrolment Fee ($1,495).
• MIBT will supply you with a qualification quotation (Student Fee) based on the qualification prices listed below in your relevant State section. Even if you are applying for RPL, the cost of the Qualification will be quoted to you at the full Student Fee.

Click here to read more about MIBT Qualification Costs

Useful documents to understand the MIBT Student Journey:
MIBT Information Kit for Students
MIBT Apprentice/Trainee Information
5 Stages of an MIBT Student's Journey