Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220 is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares candidates to plan, manage, supervise, and complete the construction of medium-rise and wide-span buildings.

The course is designed to meet the needs of medium-rise builders which covers the principles, techniques, and regulations of the building and construction industry for all types of medium-rise and wide-span buildings.

COURSE STRUCTURE

VC Education delivers industry-focused training and assessment that provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

VC Education’s Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) has been developed by industry professionals and is focused on current and emerging industry trends, whilst providing you with ‘real world’ and practical application.

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 27 units of competency comprised of 24 core units and 3 electives

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years or older

Will be required to demonstrate the required level or languages, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills

No formal pre-requisite required, but is beneficial for the student to have relevant industry experience

OVERVIEW

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.

DELIVERY METHOD

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment is made available to candidates who can demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years of relevant industry experience. The RPL Assessment process is conducted by a qualified industry expert Trainer and Assessor. Once the RPL Assessment is complete, candidates will be issued with a Training Plan detailing the units of competency to be trained and assessed.

Training is offered through VC Education’s online Learning Management System (LMS), classroom-based or face-to-face at your workplace. The delivery of training will vary depending on the candidate’s requirements.

Duration: Maximum 24 months

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Medium Rise Builder

Senior Managers

Construction Manager

Site Manger

Site Supervisor

Building Inspector

Foreman/Leading Hand

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

BSBPMG532	Manage project quality
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

ENROL