Diploma of Building and Construction
CPC502220 Course Outline
Course CRICOS Code: 113691F
Duration: 52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)
MODE OF STUDY
Face to face 2 days a week
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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:
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Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
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Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) consists of 27 units of competency, comprising 24 core units and 3 Elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules:
Unit of Competency
Core Units
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
BSBOPS504 Manage Business Risk
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
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
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
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Elective Units
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
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IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).
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Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & EDUCATION PATHWAYS
After successfully achieving the Diploma of Building and Construction, candidates may may pathway into further higher education.
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Occupational titles include
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Builder
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General Foreperson
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Building Inspector
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EXIT POINT/AWARD
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFERS
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for what you already know. If you believe you have related skills or have relevant units/qualifications obtained in previous successful studies, please indicate on your application form that you wish to apply for RPL/Credit.
Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework by a Registered Training Organisation.
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COURSE FEES
2023 Fees:
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Onshore
Tuition Fees : 14,000 $
Material Fee : 1,250 $
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Offshore
Tuition Fees : 14,000 $
Material Fee : 1,250 $
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Non-Tuition Fees*
Enrollment Fee: 300 $
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information regarding studying with AHHI, please refer to our Student Handbook which outlines all additional terms, conditions, and information related to student life in Australia.