CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

VET National Code: CPC50220

CRICOS Course Code: 119857G

Delivery Type: Face to Face (including Hands-on Practical Training)

Duration: 58 weeks (including 10 weeks of holidays)

Total Course Cost: $25,000

Tuition Fee: $23,200

Non Tuition Fee: $1,800

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.

Entry Requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
To determine each student’s support needs and assess the suitability of the chosen training product, undertaking a LLND skills assessment is a mandatory requirement prior to enrolment. Students are required to attain an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) performance level of 4.
HIC will assess learner’s needs by conducting Pre-Training Review (PTR). PTR will be conducted prior to the enrolment to review student's current competencies, student needs, English level, and support requirements including their oral communication skills, in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
English Language Requirements for International students

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 in each component or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; or

IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or

IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or,

Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
To provide evidence that applicant has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries; (i) Australia; (ii) Canada; (iii) New Zealand; (iv) South Africa; (v) the Republic of Ireland; (vi) the United Kingdom; (vii) the United States of America; or
To provide evidence that they are citizen of and hold a valid passport by one of the following countries - Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America; or
To provide evidence that, within two years of their signed written agreement date**, they have successfully completed the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English, or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English.
Students may refer to IELTS Equivalent Policy for further information. Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.
Academic Requirements
To enter into this course delivered at HIC, applicants should have successfully completed Certificate IV in Building and Construction (from Harmony International College or any other Institute).
or
Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Course Structure:

In order to achieve qualification CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), students must complete the following 27 units of competencies.

24 core units, plus
3 elective units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective
CPCCBC4010	Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions	Core
CPCCBC4003	Select, prepare and administer a construction contract	Core
CPCCBC4013	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation	Core
CPCCBC5002	Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC4009	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5019	Manage building and construction business finances	Core
CPCCBC4004	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5003	Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work	Core
CPCCBC4053	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings	Core
CPCCBC5018	Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys	Core
CPCCBC4014	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings	Core
CPCCBC5013	Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects	Core
BSBWHS513	Lead WHS risk management	Core
CPCCBC4018	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction	Core
CPCCBC5010	Manage construction work	Core
BSBOPS504	Manage risk	Core
CPCCBC4008	Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects	Core
CPCCBC5005	Select and manage building and construction contractors	Core
CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings	Core
CPCCBC5007	Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor	Core
CPCCBC5011	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction	Core
CPCCBC4005	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering	Core
CPCCBC4012	Read and interpret plans and specifications	Core
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality	Elective
CPCCBC4002	Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace	Elective
CPCSUS5001	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability	Elective

Training and Assessment:

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1200 hours. This comprises of:

Learning/training hours (476 hours)
Assessment hours (484 hours)
Self-study (240 hours)

This will be delivered over 58 weeks of course duration including 48 weeks delivery plus 10 weeks holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methods:

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge Tests, Projects and Practical Demonstrations.

Pathways from the Qualification:

Successful completion may enable the student to undertake CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) at other institutes as HIC does not offer the qualification indicated within the pathway.

Employment/Career Pathways:

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Project Builder
Contracts Administrator
Building/Construction Manager
Registered Builder

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/BSB80120, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. HIC doesn't claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Delivery Location:

Theory classes located at: 2F level 2, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, 4122.

Hands-on practical training located at: 1/19 Lochlarney Street, Beenleigh, QLD, 4207.