CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

18 months enrolment period to complete course.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the technical and management skills to become a low or medium rise builder and/or construction manager.

It covers 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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Builder
• General Foreperson
• Building Inspector

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Twenty-seven (27)

• Twenty-four (24) core units
• Three (3) elective units.

Core Units of Competency

• ​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
• 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 on-site 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 three storeys
• CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances

Elective Units of Competency

• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
• CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
• CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys​

Additional Electives for WA

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

If you require the WA Elective units during this course, please contact us

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification provides you with the technical and management skills to become a low or medium rise builder and/or construction manager.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, many Builders and Managers go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $5200

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $3700 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $8100

• Payment Plan available on request