CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS-121011B
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and construction professionals working in the building and construction industry. They use specialised knowledge and skills to plan, manage and supervise residential and commercial building projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, legislation, quality standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Admission Requirements:
• Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
• Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 11 or 12 qualification or higher.
• Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in the medium of English;
• Completion of a full time Certificate III level course or above in Australia;
English as the first language;
• Satisfactory completion of the EAL course or ELICOS course at the appropriate level; OR
For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the Admissions and Enrolment policy available in the student’s handbook
•Individuals may enter with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.
Course Duration:
This course will be delivered over 74 weeks of full-time study for a minimum of 22.5 hours per week (60 Academic weeks and 14 weeks of Holidays). Additionally, students are expected at least 5 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities, and assessment activities.
Assessment methods:
Teaching is conducted in the classroom and simulated real work environment. The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised workshop/practical sessions. Assessment comprises of written test assignments, assignment projects, case studies and skills demonstration.
Course Delivery Location:
37-61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
Suite 4 Level 5, 398 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Additional Recommendations
• Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Students must have their own electronic device to be able to access the online classes. If any student need to access ACCM computers for this purpose it will be available through a booking request
• All VET courses students will be required to undertake LLND test to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (before commencing the courses). The outcome will help the trainers and Student Support Staff to identify the learning needs and make provisions for additional academic support where required.
Course Delivery:
• Face to face training (Classroom)
• Distance learning (online).
Course Fees:
Tuition Fee $25,000
Material Fee $2,000
Note: Application fee may be applicable, fees and Charges are subject to change without prior notice.
Course Pathways
Leading to higher qualification
After successful completion of CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications in construction management, project management or related disciplines, or apply for entry into relevant undergraduate programs.
Employment pathways after completing the Qualification
This qualification provides a pathway to supervisory and management roles in the building and construction industry. Possible career outcomes include Site Supervisor, Construction Supervisor, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, Building/Construction Estimator, and Builder (subject to State or Territory licensing requirements).
Course Structure:
Units of Competency student must complete 27 Units including 24 core units and 3 elective units listed below:
Core Units
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
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
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
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
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
CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
(Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for detail)
(ACCM does not guarantee that a student will complete a training product successfully or will obtain a particular employment outcome or any migration outcomes on their Scope of Registration where this is outside the control of the RTO)