Faculty
Building & ConStruction
Delivery Mode
Face to Face and Workshop practical training
Duration
78 Weeks
COURSE CODE : CPC50220 | CRICOS CODE : 103770A
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 stories.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
MODE OF STUDY
Face to Face and Workshop practical training
COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION
Melbourne Campus
Level 5 & 9, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Campus
Level 1, 54 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Adelaide Campus
Level 3, 45 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Course Duration: 78 weeks
Course Fee:
- Tuition fee: 15500
- Material fee: 1500
- Enrolment fee: $250
- Total fee: $17250
Note: Prices are subject to change at the discretion of SIGNET INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older upon commencement of the course.
Required to have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enroll for this qualification.
Required to have successfully met one of the English requirements:
– IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
– TOEFL iBT: 69-79 (no band below 14)
– TOEFL Paper: 523 (with a min. TWE 3.5)
– PTE Academic: Overall 46 (no band below 40)
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
Core Units – 24 | |
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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 |
Electives – 3 | |
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CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry |
BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
After successfully completing the Diploma of Building and Construction, students may apply for the:
- Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction design
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include the following job roles:
- Builder
- Building Inspector
- General Foreperson
* Completion of a Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome