Builder
A varied construction role with manual, managerial and administrative responsibilities.
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SEEK users who have worked as a Builder have studied these qualifications.
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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
This qualification prepares you for a career as a builder by giving you skills to select contractors, oversee quality of work and liaise with clients.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
This qualification will prepare you to work as a builder.
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How do Builders rate their role?
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Latest reviews from 12 Builders surveyed on SEEK
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Creating beautiful builds is extremely rewarding
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Renovations/ New builds and light commercial
The good things
You get to bring a person or businesses dream to life. Working with great contractors and suppliers creates good industry bonds.
The challenges
Your company is your life and you put clients goals above your own. Got to be a people pleasure by nature
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Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Construction
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
project management
The good things
Everyday is different and you can do many different tasks
The challenges
Lost of work to do and not enough time
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What are the job opportunities for Builders?
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