CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this course. It is recommended that participants:

• Hold a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the general construction industry
• Are employed within the building and construction industry

 DELIVERY

This qualification is offered through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training method:

• Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
  • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
  • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
  • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
• Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
• Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

 UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Eighteen (18)

• Thirteen (13) core units
• Five (5) elective units
  • A minimum of three (3) elective units must be from Group A units listed
  • A maximum of two (2) further elective units may be from Group B units listed
  • One (1) elective unit may be chosen from Diploma level in CPC08 or another current training package, provided that the industry context of the qualification is maintained
  • Two (2) elective units may be from any Certificate IV in CPC08
  • One (1) elective unit may be from any Advanced Diploma in CPC08

Core Units

• BSBOHS504B Apply principles of OHS risk management
• BSBPMG505A Manage project quality
• BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
• CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
• CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4013A Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
• CPCCBC5002A Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003A Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
• CPCCBC5010B Manage construction work
• CPCCBC5018A Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Elective Units

Group A

• CPCCBC5004A Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5005A Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5006B Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
• CPCCBC5007B Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
• CPCCBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects

Group B

• CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
• CPCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
• CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4018A Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4024A Resolve business disputes
• CPCCBC5004A Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5005A Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5006B Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
• CPCCBC5007B Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
• CPCCBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.

 COURSE FEE

• CSQ Funding Fee Table

  Qualification code and title	CSQ contribution
  BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety	$2,700.00
  BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety	$2,761.00
  BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management	$2,761.00
  CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)	$5,670.00
  CPC40208 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)	$3,038.00
  CPC40308 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)	$4,725.00
  CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)	$7,918.00
  CPC60212 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)	$4,421.00
  RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision	$4,725.00
  RII50415 Diploma of Civil Construction Management	$6,750.00

CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below: