Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Code: CPC50220 | CRICOS Code: 103770A

Faculty

Building & ConStruction

Delivery Mode

Face to Face and Workshop practical training

Duration

78 Weeks

Course Description

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 Fee/Duration

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

INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October

INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October

Entry Requirements

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.

Units Of Competency
UNIT OF COMPETENCY 27 units of competency are required for this qualification, including 24 Core Units and 3 Electives
Core Units – 24
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
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

QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS

After successfully completing the Diploma of Building and Construction, students may apply for the:

  • Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction design
Career Pathways

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

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