CPC50220: Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS Course Code: 120429F
CPC50220: Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
| Duration | 104 weeks |
|---|---|
| Pre-requisites | Required Construction White Card (CPCCWHS1001- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) |
| Mode of Study | This program is delivered in the blended environment. |
| Delivery Location | Melbourne |
Entry Requirements
- Completion of Year 12, Higher Secondary Certificate, or an equivalent qualification
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or above at the time of enrolment
- English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, or
Upper-Intermediate level English, or Successful completion of an EAP course from an approved ELICOS/ESL centre, or evidence of completing a VET course at Certificate IV or above level in Australia. - Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Students who do not meet the English language requirements above will be required to complete an LLN Test before enrolment
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 27 units of competency:
- 24 core units
- 3 elective units
- a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
Prerequisite Units:
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CORE UNITS | |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business 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 |
| 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 storeys |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
This course uses a variety of teaching and assessment approaches to support student learning. Learning activities may include presentations, group discussions, demonstrations, individual and team-based tasks, practical skills exercises, role plays, case studies, simulated workplace scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods may involve practical task observations, written and verbal questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research assignments, and presentations.
All Credit Transfer applications must be accompanied by relevant supporting documents. These may include a nationally recognised qualification certificate, academic transcript, and/or Statement of Attainment that matches the qualification code and title, unit code and name, as well as the course dates and duration listed in the student’s application. For further information, please refer to the Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure or enquire with our admission team.
After achieving this nationally recognised qualification, graduates may wish to continue their education into a range of higher education qualifications in the building and construction industry.
