Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS Course Code 105730D

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.

Occupational titles may include:

• Builder
• General Foreperson
• Building Inspector

Qualification

Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally Recognised CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification.

Course Duration

This course is offered full time over 2 year or 104 weeks including holidays on a full time basis.

Contact Hours

20 hours per week for 80 weeks.

Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at Duke College

Tuition Fee

$26,000

(Includes tuition fees plus any additional compulsory costs) Fees and Charges are subject to change with prior notice.

Training Location

• 33 Windsor St Richmond NSW 2753
• Level 1, 20 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150

Entry Requirements

The Training Package does not specify any entry requirements for this qualification course.

Age Requirements

Duke College has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

For further information refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) website: http: //www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc/ equivalent-qualifications.html

English Language Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at Duke College must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:

• IELTS overall band score of 6, or an equivalent score from an internationally recognized exam, in accordance with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations.
• At least 50% completion of any AQF Certificate IV or Diploma qualification within Australia.
• IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 10 weeks).
• IELTS score of 5.0 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 20 weeks).
• Successful achievement of at least Upper Intermediate level of ELICOS study in Australia.
• TOEFL iBT score of 65 or above, or an equivalent score.
• PTE Academic band score of 46 or above, or an equivalent score.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score of 169 or higher, or 147 when combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
• OET score band of Pass or higher, or an equivalent score.
• Successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia conducted in English.
• Completion (within the past two years) of full-time studies in Australia toward a Certificate IV level course or higher.
• English as a first language from countries such as United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Republic of Ireland.
• Any other form of test that satisfies the institution's requirements.

Teaching Method

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Assessments

Assessments comprise of written assignments, tests, projects, case studies, skills demonstration and practicals.

Training Method

Training is conducted in the classroom as well as in the training workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face training, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Course Structure

Units of Competency

(27 Units including 24 core & 3 elective units)

Core Units

• CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
• BSBOPS504 Manage risk
• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and onstruction projects
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• 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
• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys*#
• CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
• CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects

Elective Units

• CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

(*Prerequisite unit is CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction)
(#Prerequisite unit is CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings)
(@Prerequisite unit is CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings)