Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220
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Course Code
CPC50220
CRICOS Code
118455M
Delivery Mode
To be updated
Location
Brunswick VIC
Course Duration
1 year full-time (incl. breaks)
Nominal Study Hours
1200 - 1600 hours
Work Based Training
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Qualification Level
Diploma
Cost
$8,000
+ $800 (Material Fee)
+ $200 (Enrollment Fee)
Nationally Recognised
Yes

Course Overview

The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) provides graduates with advanced skills and knowledge to manage medium- to large-scale building projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This nationally recognised qualification covers structural principles, project management, estimating and costing, contract administration, tendering, risk management, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with building codes, standards, and workplace health and safety requirements. This course is designed for experienced building and construction professionals who are seeking to move into senior supervisory, management, or builder roles. It prepares students to oversee building projects from planning through to delivery, coordinate subcontractors and resources, interpret and apply legislation, and implement effective business management practices in construction enterprises.
The qualification provides a recognised pathway to employment in senior roles across the domestic and commercial/industrial construction sectors and may also support applications for builder registration, subject to state and territory regulatory requirements.
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) supersedes and is equivalent to CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Career Outlook

  • Builder
  • Construction Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Project Manager (Building and Construction)

Course Structure

In order to achieve this qualification, students must complete 27 units of competency, made up of 24 core units and 3 elective units.
Core Units
  • BSBOPS504 – Manage risk
  • BSBPMG422 – Apply project quality management techniques
  • CPCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • CPCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  • CPCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  • CPCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  • CPCBC4006 – Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
  • CPCBC4007 – Plan building or construction work
  • CPCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
  • CPCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  • CPCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial low-rise constructions
  • CPCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • CPCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • CPCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
  • CPCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
  • CPCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes
  • CPCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
  • CPCBC5001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  • CPCBC5002 – Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
  • CPCBC5003 – Supervise the planning of on-site building or construction work
  • CPCBC5004 – Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
  • CPCBC5005 – Select and manage building and construction contractors
  • CPCBC5006 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium-rise building projects
  • CPCBC5010 – Manage construction work
Elective Units
Electives are chosen by the training provider to reflect industry demand and the learner’s intended career outcome.
  • CPCSUS4002 – Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
  • CPCCBC4019 – Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
  • CPCCBC4025 – Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Assessment Methods

Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation
Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews.
Review of Products including work samples or products Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence.
Third party Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstrations, and progressive tasks.

RTO CODE: 46022 | CRICOS CODE: 04139D

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