CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Code : 120683C

Qualification Description

AQF Level : Diploma qualifications are located at level 5 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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.

Occupational titles may include:

Builder
General Foreperson
Building Inspector

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

Course Information

Education Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:

CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Course Duration

Full time: over a period of 54 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks holiday breaks.
Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

24 core units
3 elective units

Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.

NO	Unit Code & Title	Core (C) Elective (E)
1	CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings	C
2	CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	C
3	CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	C
4	CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	C
5	CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications	C
6	CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	C
7	CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	C
8	CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings	C
9	CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	C
10	CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	C
11	CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	C
12	BSBOPS504 Manage risk	C
13	BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management	C
14	CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	C
15	CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	C
16	CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	C
17	CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work	C
18	CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors	C
19	CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	C
20	CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work	C
21	CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	C
22	CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	C
23	CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys	C
24	CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances	C
25	BSBPMG532 Manage project quality	E
26	CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction	E
27	CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability	E

Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Mode of Delivery

Classroom blended, including classroom sessions, guided learning and theory assessments at home and a simulated training environment at a practical workshop.

Workplace site- The Melbourne Institute Of Australia will provide the Builder with a minimum of two (2) weeks’ written notice of any proposed site access, in accordance with the agreed training schedule. The notice will include the proposed date and time, number of students, and the nature and scope of the planned training and assessment activities. The Melbourne Institute Of Australia will liaise with the Builder to confirm site access arrangements and ensure the availability of required resources, equipment, and suitable site conditions to safely support the planned activities.

Fees

For fee details, please refer to this link
Or contact admissions@mia.edu.au

Campus Location

Melbourne, Victoria
Main Campus: Unit 8, Level 1, 1 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Practical: Workplace site

Admission Requirements

The CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Melbourne Institute of Australia requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of certificate III or above in construction

English Requirement

IELTS (General or Academic) overall	PTE Academic	TOEFL IBT	CAE Scale
6.0	47-54	60–78	169-175

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants).

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate III or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au

Age Requirement

Minimum age of 18 years and above

International Students (onshore and offshore)

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Note: Students must complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or equivalent) unit with another RTO before any construction site visits.

Employment Pathways

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

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