Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Provider:
Course Code:
CPC50220
CRICOS Code:
107984K
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria (Melbourne)
Course Fee:
$18,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, February, April, May, July, September, October

Course Overview

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory.

Candidates will learn professional skills and knowledge required for management of residential and commercial building projects.

Course Structure

To attain the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), you will need to complete the following units (24 core, 3 elective);

  1. CPCCBC4004 - Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 
  2. CPCCBC4003 - Select, prepare and administer a construction contract 
  3. CPCCBC4005 - Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 
  4. CPCCBC4012 - Read and interpret plans and specifications 
  5. CPCCBC4013 - Prepare and evaluate tender documentation 
  6. CPCCBC4014 - Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 
  7. CPCCBC5005 - Select and manage building and construction contractors 
  8. CPCCBC5007 - Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor 
  9. BSBWHS513 - Lead WHS risk management
  10. BSBOPS504 - Manage business risk 
  11. CPCCBC4001 - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings 
  12. CPCCBC4053 - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings 
  13. CPCCBC5001 - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction 
  14. CPCCBC4018 - Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects 
  15. CPCCBC5009 - Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions 
  16. CPCCBC4009 - Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 
  17. CPCCBC5002 - Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects 
  18. CPCCBC5019 - Manage building and construction business finances 
  19. CPCCBC5018 - Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
  20. CPCCBC4010 - Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions 
  21. CPCCBC5003 - Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
  22. BSBPMG532 - Manage project quality 
  23. CPCCBC5010 - Manage construction work
  24. CPCCBC5011 - Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
  25. CPCCBC5012 
  26. CPCCBC4008
  27. CPCCBC5013

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

ALTEC College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLN and learning support, can be found here.
Minimum Age to Apply
At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
International: IELTS 5.5  with a minimum 5.0 in each band, or equivalent TOEFL iBt 46, TOEFL PBT 527, or PTE 42

Career Opportunities

  • Builder

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