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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Lead low-rise building projects with skills in planning, supervision and contract administration.

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Level

Diploma

Duration

52 weeks

Fees

Code

CPC50220

CRICOS

116740M

Total Units

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.

Entry requirements

Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background

Career outcomes

Builder
General Foreperson
Building Inspector

Course structure

27 units in total · 24 core · 3 electives

Core units

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

Elective units

CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work

Education pathways

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
candidates may undertake a relevant bachelor degree (or Post-graduate certificate in business with a university or higher education provider).

Exit point & award

Students that successfully complete all 27 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

Licensing & regulatory information

Licensing details can be found on https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/building-and-trade-licences-and-registrations/general-building-work

RPL & Credit Transfer

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

Additional information

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.

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