Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Code: CPC50220

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
    • Duolingo: 90
    • General English: Upper Intermediate
    • MOI Certificate
    • Certificate III or higher qualification from an Australian institution

Units of Competency

Unit Code Unit Title
BSBOPS504 Manage risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 stories
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

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