Our CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to manage a wide range of building projects. You will learn the principles, regulations and techniques of the building industry for low-medium rise buildings and projects. You will learn how to coordinate the complete construction of a residential, industrial or commercial building and take responsibility for your work.
You will be trained by industry professionals where you will develop specialised skills and knowledge to pursue future employment in the construction business.
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78 weeks including holidays
(68 weeks of study and 10 weeks of holidays)
There are no entry requirements for this course, however students are required to undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and Pre -Training Review. This will assist to determine candidate’s suitability and relevance for the course and identification of any support required.
Student requires White Card at the time of enrolment.
After successful completion of CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building), you may continue with your studies by enrolling in CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction (Management). Some Diploma competencies count towards the Advanced Diploma program.
Students who undertake classroom-based or blended training may be eligible for Commonwealth and Victorian Government Funding(Skills First previously known as Victorian Training Guarantee). Use our easy Eligibility Checker to find out if you’re eligible for Victorian Government Funding. Funded places are limited, so be sure to make a timely application!
For more information, refer to the Course fee.
Check My EligibilityThis course has 27 units of competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and construction projects | 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 3 storeys | Core |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement | Elective |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |