RTO Code - 46358 | CRICOS Code - 04343M
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Qualification 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 limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
  • Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
27 units of competency

24 core units

3 elective units

Units of Competency


Unit CodeUnit TitleCore (C) Elective (E)
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 BuildingsC
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC4010*Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructionsC
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specificationsC
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawingsC
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C BuildingsC
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contractC
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for orderingC
BSBOPS504Manage riskC
BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk managementC
CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentationC
CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B constructionC
CPCCBC5002Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC5003Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction workC
CPCCBC5005Select and manage building and construction contractorsC
CPCCBC5007Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractorC
CPCCBC5010Manage construction workC
CPCCBC5011Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and constructionC
CPCCBC5013Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projectsC
CPCCBC5018*Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeysC
CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business financesC
BSBPMG532Manage project qualityE
CPCCBC5009Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B constructionE
CPCSUS5001Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainabilityE

Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.

CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Course Code: 117594H
AQF Level: Level 5

Delivery Mode
Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, self-study and assessments at home and simulated workplace environment.

Course Duration
Full time: over a period of 54 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks holiday breaks.
Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week

Course Delivery Location
29 Apex Drive, Truganina, Victoria 3029

Course Fees

International Students Admission Requirements

The CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

  • Age requirement: Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Academic Entry requirement: Satisfactory completion of certificate III or above in construction

Pre-Training Review Requirements

  • Onshore International Students – Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
  • Offshore International Students – Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call or phone call to the prospective learner.

English Entry Requirement

English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English)
6.0 50–57​ 60-78 169-175 n/a
5.5 42–49 46-59 162-168 + 15 weeks
5.0 36–41 35-45 154-161 + 20 to 30 weeks

 

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

  1. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

  1. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
  1. English Placement Test done in campus.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) Literacy

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test prior to the enrolment.

Other Requirements

  • Students required to invest on average 8 hours a week of guided learning and summative assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.
  • Satisfactory completion of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior to construction workplace site visit.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include

  • Written Assessments
  • Project/Practical Demonstration
  • Unit Skill Test
  • Presentation

Pathways From The Qualification

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into but are not limited to:
CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Employment Pathways

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

For more information about the course please contact us on info@grandford.edu.au