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Diploma of Building and Construction

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients.

CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Requirements for completion of the qualification

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

18 units of competency:
13 core units
5 elective units

The elective units may be selected from Groups A and B below as follows:

a minimum of three elective units must be selected from Group A units below
one of the five elective units may be selected from another endorsed Training Package or CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, provided that the industry context of the qualification is maintained and that the unit is at Diploma level
two of the five elective units may be selected from any Certificate IV in CPC08
one of the five elective units may be selected from any Advanced Diploma in CPC08.

Costs of Qualification

RPL's - $2800
Course Enrolment costs - $7,500
Funding may be available

Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCBC4001A	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCCBC4003A	Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4004A	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010B	Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
CPCCBC4013A	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5001B	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
CPCCBC5002A	Monitor costing systems on medium rise building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003A	Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
CPCCBC5010B	Manage construction work
CPCCBC5018A	Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
BSBOHS504B	Apply principles of OHS risk management
BSBPMG505A	Manage project quality
BSBPMG508A	Manage project risk
Elective units of competency
Elective units – Group A
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCBC5004A	Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5005A	Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5006B	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
CPCCBC5007A	Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract
CPCCBC5009A	Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
CPCCBC5011A	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5012A	Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC5013A	Develop professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCSUS5001A	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Elective units – Group B
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCBC4005A	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4006B	Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
CPCCBC4009B	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4011B	Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
CPCCBC4012A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014A	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018A	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4024A	Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC5004A	Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5005A	Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5006B	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to medium rise building projects
CPCCBC5007A	Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract
CPCCBC5009A	Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
CPCCBC5011A	Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5012A	Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC5013A	Develop professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5014A	Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
BSBCUS501B	Manage quality customer service
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM509A	Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs
BSBINN502A	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBITA401A	Design databases
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBITU404A	Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBLED502A	Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness
BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance
BSBMGT515A	Manage operational plan
BSBRSK501A	Manage risk
BSBSLS502A	Lead and manage a sales team
BSBWOR501B	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B	Ensure team effectiveness
CPPDSM5022A	Implement asset management plan