CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CRICOS Course Code: 120419H)
Course Code: 120419H
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.
National Training Register - CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS Course Code : 120419H
Career Outcomes
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
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Course at a Glance
Duration
52 weeks
Language
English
Assessments
Yes
Enrollment Fees
AUD $200 (non-RFD)
Course Fees
Total- AUD $10,000
Material Fees
AUD $4000
International students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks and 21 weeks of holidays. Holidays are 3 weeks per term.
Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.
Core Units
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Core |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4010 | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | Core |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys | Core |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5018 | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys | Core |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core |
Elective Units
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement | Elective |
| CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | Elective |
| CPCCBC5004 | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials | Elective |
| CPCCBC5006 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys | Elective |
| CPCCBC5009 | Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction | Elective |
| CPCCBC5012 | Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes | Elective |
| CPCCBC6001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects | Elective |
| CPCCDE5001 | Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work | Elective |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| CPCSUS5002 | Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency | Elective |
| CPCSUS5003 | Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies | Elective |
| CPPDSM5022 | Develop and implement asset management plans | Elective |
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Projects
- Observations
- Portfolios
- Supervisor reports
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Questioning (oral or written)
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.gcm.edu.au
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
Delivery Mode
- 20 hours face to face classroom-based
Delivery Location
- Suite 6 Ground Floor, 55 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia
Suite 6 Ground Floor, 55 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia
Phone: 1300 060 599
Email: info@gcm.edu.au
Web: www.gcm.edu.au
No work placement required for this Course.
