CPC50220
DIPLOMA OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (BUILDING)
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
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
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to
a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
Learners who successfully complete this
qualification may progress into but are not limited
to:
• CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and
Construction (Management) (From other
organisation)
DURATION
54 weeks
50 weeks study, 4 weeks holidays
Full time 20 hours a week
TYPE OF STUDY
Classroom Blended
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods may include:
Knowledge Test
Practical Task
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 18 years and above
- Satisfactory completion of certificate III or above in construction
| IELTS (General or Academie) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50-58 | 547-587 | 78-82 | 169-175 | n/a |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR
2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR
3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa. OR
4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on
student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Onshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Offshore International Students
o Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
Note: Satisfactory completion of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior to construction workplace site visit.
Other Conditions:
Students required to invest on average 4 hours a week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.