Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
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.
Where this qualification can take you
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 24 core units and 3 elective units.
- BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
- BSBOPS504 Manage Business Risk
- CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
- CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
- CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
- CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
- CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
- CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
- CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
- CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
- CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
- CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
- CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
- CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
Exit point & award
Students that successfully complete all 27 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
Licensing & regulatory information
Licensing details can be found at
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For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
- Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background
RPL & Credit Transfer
Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.
Australian Health and Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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