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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Dedicated to preparing today’s students to be leaders in the complex world of tomorrow.
Course Description
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.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC50220/qualdetails
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Program Highlight
Course Duration/Fees
Full-time: Total 52 weeks (40 study weeks+ 12 weeks of breaks between study periods)
(Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component. Full-time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.)
Tuition Fees: Please refer to the Course Details/Prices link for more details.
Application Fees: AUD$ 250.00 (applicable on new enrolments only, once-off fee)
Resources Fee: AUD$ 5000.00
The Resource Fee covers equipment and resources used in the delivery of your course at KCBT
The delivery methods for this course include
- Face-to-face classroom-based structured learning.
- Simulated workplace environment reflecting industry conditions
- E-learning (Not more than 33% of the course)
- Learners will be required to bring their laptop device (BYOD – bring your own device). For further details regarding the BYOD policy, please visit: Policies.
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
- Minimum 5.5 IELTS score & above or equivalent or KCBT placement test.
- (Those students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to this qualification).
- English Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills appropriate to the course requirements.
Intakes
Please refer to the Course Details/Prices link for more details.
Course Content
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk | Core |
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management | Core |
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core |
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core |
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core |
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | Core |
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core |
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core |
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core |
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work | Core |
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core |
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core |
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work | Core |
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core |
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core |
CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core |
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances | Core |
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality | Elective |
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement | Elective |
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | Elective |
Assessment
All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools (including portfolios, reports, role-plays, observations in the real simulated work environment, case studies, questioning, simulation activities, and knowledge-based assessments)
Recognition of Prior Learning
An application can be made for RPL when the learner believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.). The RPL policy, procedure and application form is available from the reception upon request or on the college website (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/).
Learners will be required to provide evidence to support their application. The application will be processed and assessed in accordance with the KCBT RPL and recognition Policy and Procedure. Assessment includes a challenge test of skill demonstration in a simulated or real work environment.
Credit Transfer
Learners, who can demonstrate they already hold any of the Units of Competency specified above, may be eligible to receive a credit transfer for those units. They will need to submit a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by a RTO for recognition purposes.
Please complete RPL or Credit Transfer or Exemption Form (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/) and attach detailed evidence of your relevant experience / study, completed academic transcripts and official unit description(s) to your application.
For all credit transfer request, the learner is required to authorize Keystone College of Business and Technology – RTO Code – 41183 to access the Unique Student Identifier (USI) transcript online to confirm the validity of the old transcripts. For more information on how to enable Keystone College of Business and Technology, to view your transcript, please watch this video: Watch Here
Learners who are awarded a credit transfer will be exempted from completing those units at KCBT and this will be recorded on the system as a variation.
Study Pathway and Career Opportunities
Career Pathway
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include following job roles:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
Pathways from this qualification
After achieving this qualification, learners may consider pathways options including:
- Advanced construction qualifications
- Construction management programs
- Project management qualifications
- Higher education studies in construction management, civil engineering or building disciplines
KCBT policy prevents learners under the age of 18 from registering in KCBT courses or programs.
Apply online and open up a world of opportunities.
Programs Cost
Our program costs are designed to remain transparent competitive and accessible for students from diverse backgrounds. Each academic program includes tuition fees, registration charges and essential learning resources ensuring students receive high-quality education and comprehensive academic support Costs may vary based on program type, course load, and mode of study (on-campus, hybrid, or online) We aim to provide exceptional value through modern facilities, expert faculty, and industry aligned curriculum making your investment in education both meaningful and future-focused.