CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Program Overview

This program provides comprehensive training in building and construction management, covering core units in risk management, contract administration, cost estimation, and site supervision. Elective units allow for specialization in areas such as team leadership and project quality management. Assessments include a variety of methods to demonstrate knowledge and skills, preparing students for careers as registered builders, estimators, building supervisors, and construction managers.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Units

• BSBOPS504: Manage risk
• BSBWHS513: Lead WHS risk management
• CPCCBC4001: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• CPCCBC4003: Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC4004: Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4005: Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4008: Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4009: Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4010: Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• CPCCBC4012: Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4013: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4014: Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4018: Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• 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
• CPCCBC5002: Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003: Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
• CPCCBC5005: Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5007: Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• CPCCBC5010: Manage construction work
• CPCCBC5011: Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• CPCCBC5013: Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5018: Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
• CPCCBC5019: Manage building and construction business finances

Elective Units:

• BSBCMM511: Communicate with influence
• CPCCBC4052: Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
• BSBPMG532: Manage project quality

Careers:

Career Pathway:

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Registered Builder
• Estimator
• Building Supervisor
• Construction Manager