Project Description
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)
This course introduces you to the legal, structural, financial and managerial processes involved in the construction process.
| Course Code | Study Mode | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CPC50220 | Part Time | 1-2 year |
| Delivery | Location |
|---|---|
| Face to Face | Please Contact Us |
This course introduces you to the legal, structural, financial and managerial processes involved in the construction process. It will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to work as a builder on low rise to medium rise building projects. You will gain a range of skills enabling you to supervise the planning and quality of construction work and manage the risks associated with projects.
This course, together with your hands-on industry experience, will assist you to meet the requirements of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to become a registered building practitioner in Victoria.
The training is provided to our students by teachers that are qualified tradesman themselves and still maintain industry currency by working with other contractors or running their own subcontracting businesses, many holding Builders Licences themselves. We only allow you to be taught by qualified professionals within their fields.
This course, together with your hands-on industry experience, will assist you to meet the requirements of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to become a registered building practitioner in Victoria.
The training is provided to our students by teachers that are qualified tradesman themselves and still maintain industry currency by working with other contractors or running their own subcontracting businesses, many holding Builders Licences themselves. We only allow you to be taught by qualified professionals within their fields.
The qualification requires the successful completion of 18 units of competency which includes 13 core and 5 electives. The units of competency currently shown in the table below indicate a possible direction. The units may change during the pre-training interview to better suit the type of work you undertake.
Code - Unit Name
BSBWHS513
Lead WHS risk management
BSBOPS504
Manage risk
CPCCBC5001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5009
Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5005
Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5018
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5003
Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5011
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5002
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5019
Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCBC4013
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5007
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5013
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5004
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
BSBPMG532
Manage project quality
CPCCBC5010
Manage construction work
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
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 buildings
Code - Unit Name
BSBWHS513
Lead WHS risk management
BSBOPS504
Manage risk
CPCCBC5001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5009
Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5005
Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5018
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5003
Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5011
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5002
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5019
Manage building and construction business finances
CPCCBC4013
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5007
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5013
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5004
Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
BSBPMG532
Manage project quality
CPCCBC5010
Manage construction work
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
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 buildings
On successful completion of this course students will receive the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) which is a nationally recognised qualification within Australia.
Students who do not fully complete the qualification but who are successful in completing a number of the units of competency will receive a statement of attainment for those units.
Employment Option
A person having successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) may seek employment in the following roles:
• Commercial Builder Licence
• Construction Manager Local, National and International
• Commercial Building/construction project supervisor
• Specialist construction roles in quality assurance and safety
Education Pathway
After achieving the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), candidates may be eligible to apply for a Commercial Building Licence through their State Building Authorities.
Course Enrolment Online:
Online enrolment can be made by clicking Apply Now or
In Person: Enrolment can be made in person at 351 Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3220 or
By Phone: Enrolments can be taken over the phone by calling 1300 326 888
Course Fees
Domestic Fees
Students undertaking this course will be must make payment prior to the commencement of the course or alternatively a payment plan has to have been arranged with PIA Accounts Department prior to commencement.
Funding Availability
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for eligible individuals
VIC Statement of Fees
Students who do not fully complete the qualification but who are successful in completing a number of the units of competency will receive a statement of attainment for those units.
Employment Option
A person having successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) may seek employment in the following roles:
• Commercial Builder Licence
• Construction Manager Local, National and International
• Commercial Building/construction project supervisor
• Specialist construction roles in quality assurance and safety
Education Pathway
After achieving the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), candidates may be eligible to apply for a Commercial Building Licence through their State Building Authorities.
Course Enrolment Online:
Online enrolment can be made by clicking Apply Now or
In Person: Enrolment can be made in person at 351 Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3220 or
By Phone: Enrolments can be taken over the phone by calling 1300 326 888
Course Fees
Domestic Fees
Students undertaking this course will be must make payment prior to the commencement of the course or alternatively a payment plan has to have been arranged with PIA Accounts Department prior to commencement.
Funding Availability
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for eligible individuals
VIC Statement of Fees
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