Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)

The course prepares you for all aspects of Building management and provides the qualifications required to apply for your Building Licence.

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

Training is delivered by accredited trainer/assessors with current industry experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students may be eligible for exemptions for a Tertiary level qualification or higher degree.

This in-depth course will fully teach the theory and practices related to plan, manage, supervise, and complete the construction of low and medium-rise buildings. This qualification addresses all skills and knowledge builders need, including administering contracts, risk & financial management, overseeing the work and its quality, estimating, liaising with clients, and managing residential and commercial building projects.

• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings
• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
• CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and procedures in building and construction
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and materials schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
• CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
• CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys (E)
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings (E)
• CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability (E)

Graduates of this course are well-positioned to meet this undertake roles as:

• Construction Manager, General Foreperson, Building Inspector

Students must be 18+ years old & have completed Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent).

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5 in any band) or TOEFL IBT 46 or PTE 43 or CAE 47 or equivalent level from an approved ELICOS provider.

Our two campuses, located in Brisbane and Perth, welcome students from Australia and all around the globe. Our Building and Construction qualifications offer full training delivered on campus for domestic and international students. Our programs focus on supporting you to Build Your Future, and grow in the Building and Construction industry, wherever you are in your career journey.