Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Provider:
Course Code:
CPC50210-2
CRICOS Code:
113691F
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Parramatta, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 11,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
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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.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following 27 units of competency:
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
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS score 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
After successfully achieving the Diploma of Building and Construction, candidates may may pathway into further higher education.
Occupational titles include
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector