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CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Study Method Online
Institution Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

Course overview

Our nationally accredited CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge to advance your career in building and construction. Get fully equipped to manage subcontractors, produce cost estimates, prepare contracts, evaluate project tenders, and make a lasting impact on this booming industry.

The Construction industry generates over $360 billion in revenue, producing around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product, and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% in the next five years. This industry is heavily regulated in many sectors and occupations, with regulations at every level of government.

The VET sector plays an important role in the licencing of many occupations in this sector, with regulators requiring completion of VET programs or subjects to grant licences.

There are currently 48,500 project builders and 38,200 builder’s labourers currently working in the construction industry. Construction Managers have a projected growth of 10.2% in the next 5 years.

Who's It For?

This qualification is developed for aspiring building professionals, aiming to equip them with essential skills in structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, and administering building and construction contracts. It’s particularly relevant for those who will engage in managing construction work in both residential and commercial building projects.

Graduates of this qualification will find themselves adept in roles that involve selecting contractors, overseeing work quality, and ensuring project compliance within the building industry.

This comprehensive training ensures that graduates are not only proficient in their technical skills but also prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in their professional roles.

If you are already working in the industry, this nationally recognised qualification is a great way to formalise your current experience and climb the career ladder.

This course is perfect if you have no experience but would like to launch a career in building and construction.

This course is designed for building and construction professionals who want to gain skills to manage medium rise construction projects.

Diploma of Building and Construction s is also an ideal way to formalise your current work experience if you are already in the industry but need a qualification to advance.

You will be supported through your study by industry professionals who have years of experience in the Building and Construction Industry.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job outcomes

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

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What you'll learn

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
  • Apply health and safety precautions on a work site
  • Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  • Manage business risk
  • Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  • Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
  • Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
  • Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
  • Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
  • Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
  • Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
  • Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
  • Manage construction work
  • Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
  • Manage project quality
  • Manage project risk
  • Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work
  • Select and manage building and construction contractors
  • Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  • Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
  • Lead WHS risk management
  • Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
  • Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
  • Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
  • Manage building and construction business finances

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Course duration: The duration for the course is maximum 30 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available
  • Recommended hours per week: 17h

Entry requirements

This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now.

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Work placement

While there is no mandatory workplacement, it is recommended that any students who are not currently employed at an appropriate workplace find a host organisation to undertake worksite visits.

Students will need to find a Workplace Mentor with an appropriate Host Organisation. An experienced and appropriately qualified Workplace Supervisor can act as a Workplace Mentor.

Recognition of prior learning

We value the diverse skills and expertise you may have gained from various sources. These experiences can be acknowledged through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process

For a more comprehensive understanding of our RPL procedure, please refer to our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.

Assessment

  • Multiple choice Quiz
  • Projects
  • Role plays
  • Video
  • Work Placement
  • Written assignments

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:

  • Learning content
  • Media
  • Additional resources
  • Practice activities
  • Self-checks

Additional information

Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

Subjects

Core Units
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 building
  • Classify building
  • Determine construction compliance requirements
  • Determine fire protection requirements
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C
  • Classify building
  • Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC
  • Determine fire protection requirements
Worksite Permission and White Card
CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  • Classify buildings
  • Determine compliance solutions within the NCC
  • Apply fire protection requirements
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
  • Establish risk context
  • Identify risks
  • Analyse risks
  • Select and implement treatments

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Payment options

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.

Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.

Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)

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