CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
National Code | CPC50220 |
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CRICOS Course Code | 116757B |
Duration | 56 weeks (including holiday breaks) |
Total Course fees | $AU 30,500 |
Tuition Fees | $AU 25,000 |
Non-Tuition Fee | $5,500 |
Mode of study | Face to face theory learning in a classroom and practical training on campus with access to a simulated environment. |
Delivery location | Suite 2 – 17 David St Brunswick Vic 3056 |
Volume of learning | 1210 hours |
Please Note: Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Course Description
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 is limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction is limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 27 units of competency:
- 24 core units, plus
- 3 elective units
Unit code | Unit Title | Pre-Requisites | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | NA | Core |
BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | CPCCBC4053,PCCBC4001 | Core |
CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | NA | Core |
CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | NA | Core |
CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | CPCCBC4053,CPCCBC5001 | Core |
CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | NA | Core |
BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | NA | Elective |
CPCCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability. | NA | Elective |
CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | NA | Elective |
This will be delivered over 56 weeks including holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Age requirements | Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form. |
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Pre-training Review | The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment on your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by Greenhill Institute is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill up the PTR form and submit it along with the application form. Greenhill Institute will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes. |
English Language Requirements for International students. | International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course. or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or Oxford Placement test with a score of 61 or higher. Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable. Refer to Enrolment Kit available on this website for additional information. |
Academic Requirements | To enter this course delivered at Greenhill Institute, applicants should have successfully completed RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design. or Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted. |
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital test (LLND) | Students undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at Greenhill Institute are required to undertake an LLND test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support. LLND tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLND assessment tool - LLND Robot under the supervision of qualified LLND Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, numeracy and digital test (LLND) according to the following qualification: RII60520 Advanced Diploma Of Civil Construction Design - ACSF Performance Level 4 |
Computer literacy requirements | All students enrolling into this course at Greenhill Institute must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support. |
Materials and Equipment Required | Greenhill Institute will provide access to computers with required resources, including access to the internet, IT software - FreeCad/BricsCad/AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft office during classroom hours; however, to work on the assignments and tasks for self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform. Contact Greenhill Institute at 1300136859 for any further information. |
Assessment Methods
All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge questions/written test, Practical demonstration/Observation, projects, Case Study/Reports, Project, Role Plays.
Pathways
Pathways from the qualification
After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at other institutes as Greenhill Institute doesn’t offer this qualification.
Employment/Career pathway
Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:
- Project Builder.
- Contracts Administrator.
- Building/Construction Manager
- Registered Builder
Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/,It is to be noted that Greenhill Institute doesn’t make any employment outcome claim to the student associated with its courses.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Greenhill Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300136859 or email us at info@greenhillinstitute.vic.edu.au.