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Building & Construction / CPC50220

Diploma of Building & Construction

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. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

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Diploma of Building & Construction
18 months (12 months with credit transfers). 1 x 5 hours class per week. Learners will be expected to commit about 10-15 hours per week in their day-to-day workplaces to learn, practice and demonstrate the skills taught. $8,450

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Entry Requirements

  • 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 unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets specified requirement for any person who is to carry out construction work.
  • It is recommended that applicants have completed Year 11 and have a desire to work in the building and construction industry.
  • Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
  • These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Course Details

Duration

18 months (12 months with credit transfers). 1 x 5 hours class per week. Learners will be expected to commit about 10-15 hours per week in their day-to-day workplaces to learn, practice and demonstrate the skills taught.

Fees

Tuition Fee: $8,450 Enrolment Fee: $500

Delivery Strategy

Face to face classroom (or delivered in the workplace), supplemented by extensive workplace practice.

Units of Competency

43 units of competency: 11 core units and 32 elective units.

CodeTitleType
BSBPMG426Apply project risk management techniquesElective
CPCSUS4002Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildingsElective
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business venturesElective
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationshipsElective
CPCSUS4003Maximise energy efficiency through applied trade skillsElective
CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business financesElective
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildingsCore
BSBWRT411Write complex documentsElective
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional developmentElective
CPCCBC4010Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsCore
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction workCore
CPCCCO4001Supervise concreting workElective
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contractElective
BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniquesElective
CPCBIM4003Contribute to BIM deliverables for construction workElective
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specificationsCore
CPCCBC4020Build thermally efficient and sustainable structuresElective
CPCCBC4019Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systemsElective
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4006Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projectsElective
CPCCBC4017Arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction projectElective
CPCCBC4026Arrange building applications and approvalsElective
CPCCBC4028Prepare design brief for construction worksElective
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for orderingElective
CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplaceCore
BSBPMG430Undertake project workElective
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsCore
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildingsCore
CPCCBC4052Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industryElective
CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputesElective
CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction siteCore
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business venturesElective
CPCCBC4022Supervise tilt-up workElective
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business venturesElective
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawingsCore
CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentationElective
CPCBIM4001Plan to comply with BIM requirements for construction workElective
CPCBIM4002Use BIM processes to carry out construction workElective
CPCSUS4001Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesElective
CPCCBC4015Prepare specifications for all construction worksElective
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsElective
CPCPRE4001Inspect the erection of prefabricated concrete elementsElective