Overview

Start date
Rolling enrolments
Delivery
Self-paced online learning with flexible start and completion times.
What is Digital Compliance Fundamentals: How Digital Tools Link to the NCC & Approvals
Our Digital Compliance Fundamentals: How Digital Tools Link to the NCC & Approvals microcredential introduces learners gain the knowledge and practical skills to understand NCC compliance requirements and use digital tools, workflows, and basic BIM concepts to capture, manage, and share compliant construction evidence across housing projects.
Industry recognition
This microcredential is is delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic for the Construction industry and developed at the Future of Housing Centre of Excellence and our industry partner prefabAUS.
Digital badging
Learners who successfully complete this microcredential will receive a digital badge endorsed by prefabAUS.
The digital badge provides a secure, verifiable record of achievement that can be shared online with employers and professional networks.
Further study and career pathways
This microcredential is designed for existing and emerging professionals in the housing construction industry who want to strengthen their digital skills and techniques to support the management of compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
It is particularly relevant for professionals with responsibility for compliance management, including:
- Tradespeople, subcontractors, and small business owners across the construction value chain
- New graduates entering construction-related roles
- Emerging technical roles that rely on digital tools to manage building projects or support design and documentation
The course is also suitable for recent graduates and early career professionals who hold a Certificate IV or higher in fields such as:
- Building and Construction
- Architecture and Building Design
Requirements and recommended prior experience
This microcredential designed for learners with a basic understanding of construction or Modern Methods of Construction.
It is recommended that learners have completed, or have equivalent knowledge of, the microcredential Rethinking Construction – Modern Methods of Construction.
Learners should have a general awareness of construction processes and an interest in how housing can be designed and delivered more efficiently.
Minimum technical requirements
To participate successfully, learners must have:
- Access to a PC or laptop computer
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to access an online learning platform
- Basic digital literacy skills.
Mobile devices are not recommended for assessment tasks.
Assessment
The assessment will be an online quiz in our Learning Management System. Learners are required to answer all questions to receive the microcredential.