Course Overview
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 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
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. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Target Audience
Benefits
Career Opportunities
Learning Outcomes
Course Duration
Typically, 1- 2 years and may vary on individual applicants’ circumstances
The duration may be reduced for individual Learner if credit towards the qualification is given in the form of recognition of prior learning, credit transfer or where the learner has some industry experience where skill gap training may be a more appropriate training program for that learner.
This information is collected and analysed during information and enrolment session.
Units of Competency
This program is delivered in a blended combination of classroom-based, Workplace Based, CiRT and self-directed learning.
The training will be delivered via training stages based on industry consultation.
These stages provide context to the delivery, a greater comprehension and relevance in the relationship between one unit and the other for you to gain a complex and greater understanding of the underpinning knowledge required for each of the units.
Entry into this qualification must always commence with Stage 1.
Stages 2 through to the final stage have the flexibility to be sequenced in any order of delivery, but the units selected in each stage must remain in each stage.
Please check out our delivery plan in the documents section of this course page.
To achieve CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency:
27 units of competency:
- 24 Core units
- 3 Elective units
Elective Units
Maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
Unit Code | Unit Name |
CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings |
CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
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 |
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 |
CPCCBC4010 | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions |
CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation |
CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects |
CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects |
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 |
CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work |
BSBOPS504 | Manage risk |
BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management |
CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects |
CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor |
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 |
The electives selected for the qualification are the following
Unit Code | Unit Name |
CPCCBC4026 | Arrange building applications and approvals |
BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
*Please check the pre-requisites for this unit
Pre-requisites
For CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys the following pre-requisite applies
- CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
For CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions the following pre-requisite applies
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Entry Requirements
Minimum technology Requirements
- Have access to a device which meets the minimum requirements in Avante Education’s Student BYOD Policy section 6.02
- Tablet or laptop device
- Access to the Internet wirelessly
- Device is able to install 1. A Mac, Window, Vista, IOS or android operating systems
- Google account or Gmail
Prospective learners will be required to go through a formal face to face and/ or CiRT Interview with one of our Learning Pathway Advisors to establish whether the desired course is the correct qualification for their career path/job prospects.
Applicants who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification are not required to complete a LLN Assessment.
As part of the Pre-training interview process with a prospective learner, a digital literacy evaluation will be conducted (PC Skills) to ensure that they will be successfully able to complete a course with an online component.
This includes but not limited to:
- The ability to logon to a computer
- Access emails and click a link within an email.
- Login into an online database (LLN Tool)
- Use a mouse and keyboard.
- Read and respond to online text.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation would be considered to meet PC Literacy requirements
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for LLN evaluation will be evaluated individually.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Traineeship pathway
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
An LLN test will be provided in the application journey to determin your level in language, literacy, and numeracy, and whether extra support will be needed for your to complete this course. If you have completed an Australia Year 12 qualification you will not be required to complete an LLN test.
Online Service Standards
Click here for the details of our Online Service Standards
Assessment
Avante Education have selected the following forms of Assessment Methods
- Written Questions
- Written Activities
- Workplace Based – Third Party
The assessment process will include the gathering of evidence to demonstrate the learner’s competency as demonstrated in the workplace and underpinning knowledge in theory-based assessments.
Trainers will be provided with detailed instructions to assessment requirements for each unit. (The specific methods for each Unit of Competency are identified within this document under ‘Evidence Gathering Techniques’; further detail is available in the Assessor Assessment Guide).
This is a competency-based program, assessment occurs throughout the entire program until the learner either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or any further training needs are identified and addressed.
Accreditation & Award
Upon successful completion of all units which meet the packaging rules in this course of study, learners will be awarded the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
The issuance of this qualification is subject to:
- All fees and charges paid in accordance with Avante Education Fees, Charges, Refund Policy
- USI Number disclosure and verification
- VSN Number disclosure and verification (if applicable)
Credit Transfer
Avante Education has a policy to acknowledge formal Statements of Attainments issued by another RTO.
Where learners have made an application for Credit Transfer on any of the equivalent units in this qualification, credit will be granted, and the learner will not be required to repeat the training in those units where application has been made and credit has been granted.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The competencies in this qualification may be attained through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL takes into consideration the candidates’ previous training, work and life experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunities will be identified and addressed during the pre-training interview process.
Learners will also be provided with an RPL Candidate guide to assist the learner in identifying any Recognition of Prior Learning either through previous training, work, or life experience or to how to prepare a portfolio of evidence.
Your Application Journey
At Avante Education we believe that your course should be tailored for you. Our pre-enrolment process will take you on a personal journey and allows you to be part of the process.
This includes
1. Us getting to know you…
- Who you are, your prior work experience (if any)
- Your learning preferences
- Your career aspirations
- How much time you have available to complete your course
- The best learning environment suited for you at your workplace or on campus
- How much support you will need with language, literacy, numeracy skills and computer skills
2. Thanks to your contribution we can now provide you with a tailored course plan which includes…
- Key course information
- Delivery schedule adjustments for any approved course credits that may reduce your length of training
- Delivery and assessment proposed dates
- Delivery and assessment methods
- Minimum technology requirements
- Statement of fees indicating all fees, government subsidies (if eligible), and options of payment
- Terms & Conditions
3. After these formalities you will be prepared for your commencement and…
- Be invited to join an induction to go through some best practice protocols for a successful learning journey
- Be acquantied with your Trainer
- Be provided access to your digital learner portal
4. You are now ready to…
- Join your own personally designed learning program on course commencement date
Delivery Locations
This course is delivered in the following locations
Our Virtual Classroom delivery option enables you to have a study location which is flexible to your current lifestyle and situation.
Fees & Funding
This is our standard fee based on a full program enrolment. Program fees vary based on each individual’s enrolment details. Final course fees are offered after an individual assessment. For more information click here
Title | Fee |
Application Fee | $400 |
Digital Learner Resources1 | $80 |
- 1 – Accessing the learner resources can either be digital (online access via a personal computer or mobile device) or hardcopy (printed learner resources). Printed learner resources are an extra $420
Payment Options
The application and learner resource fee is paid upfront to confirm your enrolment. This is paid once you officially accept your course proposal.