CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 103774H
CPC50220 Building and construction diplomas (Building) demonstrate the skills of building professionals in estimating, preparing and administering construction contracts, selecting contractors, monitoring quality of work, and managing construction work within buildings. These skills include applying structural principles, risk management, and financial management to construction.
Students will also be able to become familiar with the construction process through the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction, including the planning, designing, and construction processes. Building and construction course also provides students with opportunities to improve their skills in project management, budgeting, and financial management.
Career Outcomes
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
- Construction Manager
Qualification Entry Requirements
Macallan Entry Requirements
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turn-ing 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
- Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Course Duration
Course Duration:
78 WeeksTeaching Weeks:
66 WeeksHolidays:
12 WeeksMode of Study:
Face to FaceDelivery And Assessment
- Classroom / face to face
- Self-directed study
- Practical
- Simulated learning activities
Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and skill assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.
Pathways
After completing this course, you could enrol into:
- Bachelor of Construction Management
Certificate Issuance
A Certificate is issued where all 27 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
Qualification Rules & Units of Competency
34 Units in Total
27 core units + 7 elective units
The following list of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.
| Units Code | Units |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement |
| CPCSUS5001 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
Fees & Charges
Campus
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Sydney