Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Provider:

Lead College

Course Code:

CPC50220

CRICOS Code:

103756K

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Architecture and Building

Duration:

78-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Course Fees:

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Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Monthly

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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.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site.

Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Structure

The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) requires the completion of the following 27 Units (including 24 core and 3 electives).

Core Units – 24

BSBOPS504 Manage 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 – 3

CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials

CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply	Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements	Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.

Pathway

Certificate III in Carpentry+Diploma of Building
Certificate IV and Diploma in Building/Construction
Certificate III in Bricklaying+Diploma of Building
Diploma of Building+Advanced Dip of Civil Construction Design

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

Registered Builder,

Estimator,

Building Supervisor,

Construction Manager