Overview

The Diploma of Building and Construction teaches skills in project management, construction methods, and site supervision. With a focus on budgeting and quality control, graduates are prepared for roles like construction managers or site supervisors.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement.

  • Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification or higher.

  • Minimum IELTS score of  6.0 or equivalent.

Computer Requirements

You will need to ensure they can connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred.

  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge.

  • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum).

  • For MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above.

  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word.

  • Reliable internet connection.

  • Should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Delivery

Training is based on face-to-face classroom delivery including interactive classroom teaching, and tutorials. Classes will be scheduled for a minimum of 20 contact hours per week.

Assessments

Written activities assessment/ knowledge questions, assignment.

Course Credit

Course Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Course Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.

Course Structure

Core Units
BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk
BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management
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
CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC5001 – Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC4005 – Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC5013 – Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4013 – Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC5002 – Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5011 – Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC5005 – Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5019 – Manage building and construction business finances
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
CPCCBC5003 – Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5007 – Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 – Manage construction work
CPCCBC5018 – Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
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
CPCCBC5006 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys

Course requires the completion of the following 27 Units (including 24 Cores and 3 Electives)

Fees and Intake Dates

For fees and intake dates, please consult with our team for detailed information.

CRICOS: 117085G
Campus: Sydney
Duration: 104 Weeks (8 terms)
Student: International

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