CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
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.
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
Mode of delivery:
Face to face (Classroom based)Delivery Location:
Suite 2.03, Level 2, 138 – 142 Nicholson Street, Footscray VIC 3011Duration:
104 weeks, including 88 study weeks and 16 weeks of holidaysOrientation:
New student Orientation will be done face to face. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department a week prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61 (0) 481 000 432 or info@oscarinstitute.edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, they can work as a Carpenter within the residential and/or commercial construction industry. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:- Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Building and Construction sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Support
All staff at Oscar Institute will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Oscar Institute will also provide academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
Facilities and Resources
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study. You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require. The student must have National Construction Code (NCC) 2016 (Volume One and Volume Two). These are available online, but learners are strongly advised to purchase hard copy editions of these texts.- NCC 2016 Volumes One and Two, AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual –Part 2 and AS 1684.2 Timber Framing Manual – Part 4 are required for the course.
- Building Act 1993 Building Regulations 2018
- Domestic Contracts Act 1995
- Domestic Building Contract Regulations 2017
- Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Curriculum
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Course Structure:
A total of 27 Units (24 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 27 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Type | Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|---|
| Core | BSBOPS504 | Manage business 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 | 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 | CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings |
| 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 | 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 |
| Elective | BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement |
| Elective | CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry |
| 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 | CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction |
| Core | CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances |
| Elective | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Oscar Institute requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Oscar Institute is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement
- Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
- Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
- Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the
construction industry’, prior commencing this course as this unit of competency is a pre-requisite to most of the units contained within the
qualification - All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Oscar Institute to identify student’s
needs for additional support during their study with Oscar Institute.
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