Pioneer International College

Construction – CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Career Outcomes

Builder, General Foreperson or Building Inspector

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 CPCWHS1001 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.

Course Length

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency 27 units

Delivery Mode

This is a blended course including both face to face and online classes. 

Assessments

The official Training Package of this qualification provides assessment guidelines and competency standards for all the unit assessments and competency to be conducted.

Students will be required to complete a range of assessments such as, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, case studies, case scenarios, reports, project work, portfolios and role play activities.

Course Structure
Unit CodeUnit Title
BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
 Holiday Break
CPCCBC4010*Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4013Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
 Holiday Break
CPCCBC5003Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5010Manage construction work
 Holiday Break
CPCCBC5011Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018*Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5009Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
 Holiday Break
CPCSUS5001Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBPMG532Manage project quality
CPCCBC5002Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5007Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5019Manage building and construction business finances
BSBOPS504Manage risk
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a position at Pioneer International College:

Academic Requirements:

To enter this qualification, applicants must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent.

English Requirements:

Pioneer International College accepts the following English language tests – International English Language Testing System (IELTS), TOEFL, iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and TOEFL PBT.

IELTSOverall score 6
TOEFL60
PTE46
Age Requirements

All students must be 18 years old or above. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and PTR

Students undertaking this course must possess sound numeracy skills since they will be required to do calculations for some of the units. Through the LLN Test and interview, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course. Therefore, all students are required to undertake Pioneer International College’s LLN test before enrolment to assess their LLN skills. If learners do not meet the English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g., English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs at extra cost to the student (with other providers as Pioneer International College does not offer ELICOS courses).

Students might also be required to take a Pre-Training Review Test (PTR Test), which is essentially a self-assessment through which you can tell us a bit about your skills and your personal and professional background.

Computer Literacy Requirements

All learners enrolling into Pioneer International College programs must have basic computer skills. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic digital support.

Overseas Students

According to the ESOS Act (2000), Overseas Students can pay the full fee of the qualification of the course they are taking upfront if they wanted to but it is not a requirement to pay more than 50 per cent upfront. Flexible payment plans are implemented to cater to individual financial needs.

Domestic Full-Fee Paying Students

For domestic students, Pioneer International College only accepts payment less than AUD$1,500 from each student prior to commencement of qualification. After the commencement of the qualifications, Pioneer International College may require students to pay additional fees in advanced at any given time. Additional fees are attributed to tuition and other services for students, which does not exceed AUD $1500.

Intake Dates

Please contact info@pioneer.edu.au for intake dates or call 02 9055 7757.

Quick Glance

 

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CRICOS CODE
121103J
DURATION
52 Weeks
NO. OF SUBJECTS
27
Delivery
Blended
CAREER OUTCOMES
Builder, General Foreperson, Building Inspector