Course Information
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Keen to step into a bigger role?
This course will give you the technical qualifications you need to apply for various building licences through the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
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 businesses.
Course Categories:
Units
Dates and Delivery
Entry Requirements
Costs & Funding
Outcomes
How to Enrol
Units
Structure
24 core units
3 elective units
Core Units
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
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
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
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
Elective Units
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
Dates and Delivery
We are able to offer three delivery options to fit around your current work and family commitments – please choose from one of the three following options or a blend of all three. Participants must be committed to progress using these delivery options.
1. Virtual Classroom held each Monday and / or Tuesday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm online with one of our experienced trainers.
2. Face to Face Training held each Wednesday and / or Thursday evening 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm at our Currumbin campus.
3. Self-paced online.
Choose one or a blend of all three.
Entry Requirements
Participants in this program are required to be currently employed in the construction industry and hold a Certificate III trade qualification or equivalent.
Participants must be committed to attending face-to-face masterclasses either at the Currumbin Campus or via Zoom Virtual Classroom.
What do I need as a student….
- Laptop
- Microsoft Office Suite plus Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Industry experience – minimum 2 – 4 years depending on trade and supervisory experience
- Device for photographs
- Access to printer and internet
- Textbook (ebook or hardcopy) to be purchased
Costs & Funding
There are a number of factors that will determine the cost of your training:
- Depending on the qualification or licence you require.
- If your training is subsidised by CSQ.
- If you are eligible for the CSQ funding.
- If funding is available at your time of enrolment.
Please see our CSQ Funding page for more information.
Outcomes
Study Pathways
This course enables the students to further their studies into higher AQF level e.g. Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Employment Pathways
The employment pathways offered by completing this program include:
- Construction supervisor (the units required by QBCC to gain a Site Supervisor licence are included in this program)
- Builder restricted to kitchen, bathroom and laundry installation
- Builder Low Rise
- Construction Manager
How to Enrol
To enrol on one of our courses, please complete the expression of interest below and one of our training consultants will get back to you.
To learn more, get in touch with us today!
