Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Program Overview

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Overview

Advance your building and construction management career with this technical qualification. This course meets the technical requirements for a Builder Low or Medium Rise licence in Queensland.

What You'll Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• BSBOPS504: Manage business 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 on-site 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 three storeys
• CPCCBC5019: Manage building and construction business finances

Elective Units

• CPCCBC5004: Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5006: Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
• CPCCBC5009: Identify services layout and connection methods for Type B and C constructions
• CPCCBC6018: Manage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Ways to Study

• Online: Choose your study location
• Online with on campus practical training: Eagle Farm

Payment Options

• Payment plan: If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
• Upfront payment: This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
• VET Student Loan - $18,838 cap: The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

Students are required to bring pens, a notepad, scientific calculator, and a USB memory stick or hard drive.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction: Take your building business to the next level by completing this qualification.
• Diploma of Building and Construction (Management): Develop your skills and knowledge of building and construction management with this advanced qualification.
• Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management): Take your building and construction management career to the next level with this advanced qualification.