Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Code: CPC50220
- 104 Weeks
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Course Description
This qualification is designed for building professionals who apply their expertise in structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, contract preparation and administration, contractor selection, and quality oversight in both residential and commercial building projects. The scope of this qualification includes:
Residential Construction:
Limited to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 1 and 10 buildings, up to a maximum of 3 stories.Commercial Construction:
Limited to NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Important Requirements:
General Induction Training:
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is mandatory before entering a construction work site.Builder Registration:
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.
Career Pathway
This qualification prepares students for employment in the following job roles:
- Registered Builder
- Estimator
- Building Supervisor
- Construction Manager
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Assessment & Interview:
- Some prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment or participate in an enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
Educational Qualifications:
- Must have completed Australian Year 12 or an equivalent level of schooling, or
- Hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification from an Australian institution.
English Language Proficiency:
- Must demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:
- IBT: 46
- PTE Academic: 42
- CAE: 162
- OET: B
- General English: Upper Intermediate
- MOI Certificate
- Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution
Units of Competency
| Unit No | Unit code | Unit name | Unit Type | Delivery Hours | Pre-requisite Unit |
| 1 | BSBOPS504 | Manage Business Risk | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 2 | BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 3 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 4 | CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 5 | CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 6 | CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 7 | CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core | 100 | Nill |
| 8 | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 9 | CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 10 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 11 | CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 12 | CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 13 | CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 14 | CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core | 40 | Nill |
| 15 | CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 16 | CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 17 | CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core | 60 | Nill |
| 18 | CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | Core | 60 | Nill |
| 19 | CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core | 60 | Nill |
| 20 | CPCCBC5004 | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | Elective | 20 | Nill |
| 21 | CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core | 20 | Nill |
| 22 | CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | Core | 80 | Nill |
| 23 | CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core | 100 | CPCCBC5001, CPCCBC4053 |
| 24 | CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core | 80 | CPCCBC4053, CPCCBC4001 |
| 25 | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective | 40 | Nill |
| 26 | CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | Elective | 40 | Nill |
| 27 | CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core | 40 | Nill |
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