CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

MODE OF STUDY

Classroom based Face to Face theory learning

Delivery Location

Classroom Location: Suite 1, Level 4, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
• 27 units of competency:
 –  24 core units
 –  3 elective units

Unit Code Unit Title Core / Elective
BSBOPS504
Manage risk
Core
BSBWHS513
Lead WHS risk management
Core
CPCCBC4001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Core
CPCCBC4003
Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
Core
CPCCBC4004
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4005
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
Core
CPCCBC4008
Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4053
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
Core
CPCCBC4009
Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC4010*
Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
Core
CPCCBC4012
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Core
CPCCBC4013
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Core
CPCCBC4014
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
Core
CPCCBC4018
Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC5001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
Core
CPCCBC5002
Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC5003
Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
Core
CPCCBC5005
Select and manage building and construction contractors
Core
CPCCBC5007
Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
Core
CPCCBC5010
Manage construction work
Core
CPCCBC5011
Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
Core
CPCCBC5013
Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
Core
CPCCBC5018*
Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
Core
CPCCBC5019
Manage building and construction business finances
Core
BSBPMG532
Manage project quality
Elective
CPCSUS5001
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Elective
CPCCBC4052
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
Elective

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1250 hours. This comprises of:
• Learning Hours – 508 hours
• Assessment – 492 hours
• Self-Study – 250 hours

This course will be delivered over 56 weeks of course duration including 6 weeks holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written questions, Projects, Case studies, Reports, Presentations, Role plays, Research, and Practical Demonstration

PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION

After achieving this qualification, you may consider further study such as:

  • CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).

Please Note: Australian Engineering College does not guarantee any job or employment outcomes, nor do we guarantee a successful education assessment outcome or commit to securing a migration outcome for students.

EMPLOYMENT/CAREER PATHWAY

Employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification in:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/, it doesn’t imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Australian Engineering College doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All students are required to meet following requirements in order to be accepted into Australian Engineering College courses

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

ENROLMENT INFORMATION

• A completed application form and signed agreement
• Identification documents, one of which is a photo of the student such as a driver’s license.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for these courses either off-shore or on-shore will require:

i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 in each component or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.

or      IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or      IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

          Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

or     Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Students may refer to the IELTS Equivalent Requirements policy for further information available at reception or contact Australian Engineering College

OR

ii) to provide evidence that applicant has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries; (i) Australia; (ii) Canada; (iii) New Zealand; (iv) South Africa; (v) the Republic of Ireland; (vi) the United Kingdom; (vii) the United States of America.

OR

iii) to provide evidence that they are citizen of and hold a valid passport by one of the following countries – Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland, The United States of America.

OR

iv) to provide evidence that, within two years of their signed written agreement date**, they have successfully completed the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English, or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English.

** The date when AEC receives the signed written agreement (either through email or by hand).

Test Name Minimum Test Score Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 10 weeks of an ELICOS. Minimum test score: if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of an ELICOS.
C1 Advanced
Overall band score: 161 Minimum scores no l Listening: 163 | Reading: 163 | Writing: 170 | Speaking: 179
C1 Advanced cannot be combined with ELICOS
C1 Advanced cannot be combined with ELICOS
CELPIP General Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program General (CELPIP General)
Score of 7 in each component.
Overall band score of 6.
Overall band score of 5.
IELTS Academic
Score of 6.0 in each component
Average band score of 5.5.
Average band score of 5.0.
IELTS General Training
Score of 6.0 in each component
Average band score of 5.5.
Average band score of 5.0.
LANGUAGECERT Academic
Minimum scores – Listening: 57 | Reading: 60 | Writing: 64 | Speaking: 70
Overall band score of 54.
Overall band score of 46.
MET Michigan English Test (MET)
Minimum scores – Listening: 56 | Reading: 55 | Writing: 57 | Speaking: 48
Overall band score of 49.
Overall band score of 44.
OET Occupational English Test (OET)
Minimum scores – Listening: 290 | Reading: 310 | Writing: 290 | Speaking: 330
Overall band score of 1090.
Overall band score of 1020.
PTE Academic
Minimum scores – Listening: 47 | Reading: 48 | Writing: 51 | Speaking: 54
Overall band score of 39.
Overall band score of 31.
TOEFL iBT (From 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024, the TOEFL iBT test was not approved for Australian visa purposes.)
Minimum scores – Listening: 16 | Reading: 16 | Writing: 19 | Speaking: 19
Total band score of 51.
Total band score of 37.

The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at AEC.
*The date when AEC receives the signed written agreement (either through email or in hand)

Important Note

 

Note: The Institute does not guarantee or imply that undertaking any course offered will result in a migration outcome. The Institute does not act on behalf of the student or intending student in securing any such outcome.

Link for Reference- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

To enterCPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building): applicants should have successfully completed year 12/ Senior Secondary School studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Senior Secondary School Examination (Year 12).

LANGUAGE, LITERACY, NUMERACY AND DIGITAL TEST (LLND)

Students undertaking this course must possess sound language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills. To determine these LLND skills, all students who want to study at AEC are required to undertake LLND test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.

LLND test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLND assessment tool – LLND Robot under the supervision of qualified LLND assessor. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) test according to the following qualification:

RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design ACSF Level 5

How to Enrol

To apply and enrol into this course please follow the link below.