The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is a nationally recognised qualification for individuals seeking to build improved skills in managing, planning and delivering residential and commercial building projects, including the potential pathway toward builder registration (subject to state and territory requirements).

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You will learn to:

• Manage building and construction projects from planning through to completion

• Interpret and apply building legislation, codes and Australian Standards

• Prepare, evaluate and administer construction contracts and project documentation

• Plan, control, monitor project costs, timelines and resources

• Lead and coordinate teams, subcontractors, and site operations effectively

• Implement risk management, quality assurance, and workplace health and safety systems

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Core learning areas include project management for building works; interpreting complex plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements; managing contracts, procurement, and project finances; coordinating construction processes and stakeholders; ensuring compliance with building legislation and standards; and applying risk, quality, and workplace health and safety systems across building projects.

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CRICOS code: 120228D

 

Course Duration

The total Course Duration of 78 weeks includes the:

• Face-to-face sessions in the classroom

• Designated Study Break

 

Entry Requirements

• Completion of a CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) [CRICOS 120227E]

• Minimum overall IELTS band score of 6.0 (or equivalent English proficiency)

• LLN requirement

 

Career Opportunities

• Construction Manager

• Project Manager (Building and Construction)

• Building Contractor / Business Owner

• Site Manager

 

Assessment

The units of competency are assessed using any of the following methods:

• Theory Tasks

• Observation​

 

Units of competency

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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 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

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Electives

• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

• BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement

• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

 

Delivery Premises

Level 2 and 3, 100-104 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 (AILFE)

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