CPC350220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Course Code: 119983A

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About
This Qualification

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is designed for students who want broader knowledge of building processes, planning, compliance, site supervision, estimating, tendering, contract administration and construction coordination.

This qualification supports learners who want to build strong technical knowledge in the construction sector and develop skills relevant to building projects, site management and further study pathways.

Diploma of Building and Construction students at work
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Pathways into the qualification

Pathways from the qualification: Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into, but are not limited to, CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Employment pathways may include:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

*Completion of the qualification does not guarantee immediate employment.

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Duration

Full time over 54 weeks.

The 54-week duration includes 4 weeks of holiday breaks.

Classroom sessions are scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Students are expected to complete guided learning activities and assessments during training weeks.

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Mode of study: Face to Face.

Delivery includes classroom sessions, guided learning, theory assessments completed at home, and practical tasks in simulated and real workplace settings.

Delivery locations:

Level 6, 440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (classroom)
Worksite locations advised before site visits

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Assessment methods may include:

  • Written Assessment
  • Project / Practical Demonstration

Course Fees

Total tuition fees:$14,500
Total non-tuition fees:$2,500
Total course cost:$17,000

Units of Competency

Core Units
  • CPCCBC4001 ：Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • BSBOPS504 ：Manage risk
  • BSBWHS513 ：Lead WHS risk management
  • CPCCBC4013 ：Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • 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
Elective Units
  • BSBPMG532 ：Manage project quality
  • CPCCBC5009 ：Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
  • CPCSUS5001 ：Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Australian Qualifications Framework Nationally Recognised Training

Note: Units with prerequisite requirements in the training plan must be completed in the required order in line with the qualification packaging rules.

Admission Requirements

(According to the RTO)

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) allows direct entry at the time of publication on training.gov.au. Noble College of Education requires applicants to meet the following admission requirements to support successful completion of the qualification.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale
6.0 47–54 60–78 169–175

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable for offshore applicants.

Applicants may also meet the English language requirement through one of the following alternatives:

  • Evidence of study in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States.
  • Evidence that, within two years of the application date, the applicant successfully completed in Australia a foundation course, a senior secondary certificate of education, or substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) of a Certificate IV or higher Australian Qualifications Framework qualification on a student visa.
  • Applicants from student visa assessment level 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy test.

All international students, both onshore and offshore, are required to complete a Pre-Training Review including an LLND assessment to identify training needs, previous education or training, relevant work experience, and course suitability. This assessment may be conducted by video call or phone call.

Students must complete CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, before any construction site visits.

Other Conditions

Students are expected to dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to guided learning during training weeks, excluding term breaks.

Noble College of Education will provide a PPE kit and safety boots before participation in workshop sessions or site-based activities.

Entry to a construction workplace site without the required PPE and safety boots is not permitted.

Students should have a reasonable level of physical and mental fitness, as the course may involve construction site visits, inspections, walking across uneven terrain, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and extended periods of standing or movement.

PPE Kit Requirements for Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

  • Safety boots (steel-capped or composite-toe)
  • High-visibility vest or clothing
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses or goggles
  • Hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs
  • General-purpose or cut-resistant gloves
  • Dust mask or respirator (P2 or equivalent)
  • Long work pants and a long-sleeved shirt

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