CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction
CRICOS Course Code: 102421H
The course duration is 52 weeks (44 weeks study period and 8 weeks term break)
Refer to Course Fees
On campus – Face to Face (Classroom)
Note: During a pandemic (Covid-19) period, the course is conducted via virtual or online
delivery temporarily
NIL
Occupational licenses are required nationally. Refer to the description above.
Course Guide
Overview
This is a nationally recognised qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. The builder may also be the appropriately licensed person with responsibility under the relevant building licensing authority in the State or Territory. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and additional requirements to attainment of this qualification may be required.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all included units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet builder registration requirements in various States and Territories
Pre-requisite:
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed the following units (or
equivalent competencies):
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix
BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans
BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy; and
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
or
Have four years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
Academic: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
Age: Aged 18 or above at the at the time of enrolment application.
ENGLISH Proficiency:
1. Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or
2. IELTS band score of 5.0 and satisfactory completion of an Upper Intermediate ELICOS or EAL/EAP program of 10 weeks or up to 20 weeks; or
3. Successful completion of a 5-year education/study in a English speaking country such as Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or United Kingdom; or
4. If you originate from a country that is *exempt from meeting the English Language requirements set by the DHA, successful completion of Tr4in Right’s Language,
Literacy and Numeracy Test; or
5. Within 2 years of application date, successful completion in Australia of:
a. a foundation course; or
b. a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education; or
c. a substantial part (at least 70%) of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification,
from the Australian Qualifications Framework (refer to www.aqf.edu.au/)
*For more information on exemption from meeting the English Language requirements (student visa assessment levels), refer to the Dept. of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.au
6. The learning materials and assessment within this qualification are in a written or workbook format. Therefore, to successfully complete this course, you must have the ability to read and comprehend learning.
To ensure that you have the necessary English Proficiency levels required to meet the course requirements, you are also required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test. If the result is lower than the minimum requirement, it is recommended that you enrol in IELTS or ELICOS courses.
*For more information on exemption from meeting the English Language requirements (student visa assessment levels), refer to the Dept. of Home Affairs
(www.homeaffairs.gov.au)
Please note:
• IELTS or other equivalent English Proficiency test results older than 2 years are not accepted unless you have completed 2 years of study in Australia.
• Assessment of overseas qualification against the AQF requirements may be referred to the equivalency table for each country.
Computer Proficiency
• Moderate level of computer literacy and MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Study Rights in Australia
You must have study rights in Australia when you commence and while you undertake studies
Other requirements
Ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc and must have a sense of balance.
- PC or laptop
- Reliable internet connection
- Browser application (e.g. Google Chrome)
- Pair of headphones
- Access to Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Access to Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
All students will have access to WIFI at Tr4in Right’s campus, however access to computers is limited and on a first-in- first-served basis.
Assessments of skills and knowledge are fundamental steps in progressing through your course. Assessments may be both formative and summative and may include a combination of practical activities (mainly demonstrations), projects, assignments, written assessments (via online), role plays, case studies.
Assessments of skills and knowledge are fundamental steps in progressing through your course. Assessments may be both formative and summative and may include a combination of practical activities (mainly demonstrations), projects, assignments, written assessments (via online), role plays, case studies.
Examples of indicative job prospects for students on successful completion of the qualification are:
Carpenter or Carpenter and joiner.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry that covers residential and commercial projects.
Students may exit from the program at any point and be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any completed unit of competency
With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Credit Transfer (CT), we can help fill the gaps in your knowledge to upgrade your qualification(s) faster. Please contact us for further discussions.
To attain the qualification, the following units of competency must be completed:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| Core Units | |
| BSBOHS504B | Apply principles of OHS risk management |
| BSBPMG505A | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG508A | Manage project risk |
| CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
| CPCCBC4003A | Select and prepare a construction contract |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC4010B | Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions |
| CPCCBC4013A | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
| CPCCBC5001B | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects |
| CPCCBC5002A | Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects |
| CPCCBC5003A | Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work |
| CPCCBC5004A | Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials |
| CPCCBC5010B | Manage construction work |
| CPCCBC5011A | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction |
| CPCCBC5011A | Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings |
| Elective Units | |
| BSBRSK501 | Manage risk |
| BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| CPCCBC5005A | Select and manage building and construction contractors |
The selection of elective units represents a reduced suite of elective unit options that have been selected and is being offered by Tr4in Right. For more information about this course, visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC50210
All information is accurate at the time of publication, however, Tr4in Right’s policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice.
This is a superseded qualification. Students may need to be transitioned into the new qualification once available.
Tr4in Right does not guarantee that:
• completion of the qualification will lead to an employment outcome; or
• a learner will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
a training product can be completed in a manner which does not meet the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015
