Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Qualification 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:
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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Employment Opportunities
After completing this qualification, graduates may work in a range of roles:
Course Structure
A total of 27 units (24 core and 3 elective) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Pathways
Credit Transfer (CT) is available for eligible students. Contact Oscar Institute's student services team to discuss your eligibility.
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods are varied and provide multiple ways for individuals to demonstrate required outcomes. Your trainer and assessor will outline specific assessment tasks at the beginning of each unit.
Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) without completing all 27 units.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites or specific entry requirements for this qualification. This course is available to all international students. Oscar Institute requires students to provide evidence of the following:
Results must be no more than 2 years old. Equivalent qualifications accepted as per the entry requirement clause above.
Student Visa Information
This course is registered on CRICOS and is eligible for the Student Visa (Subclass 500). International students must hold a valid student visa to study in Australia. For visa conditions, rights and obligations please visit the Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Students must also comply with visa conditions relating to attendance and course progress as monitored by Oscar Institute in accordance with the National Code 2018.
Support Services
Student Welfare
Academic, personal and welfare support available throughout enrolment.
LLND Support
Language, literacy, numeracy and digital support available for identified students.
Complaints & Appeals
Formal complaints and appeals process per National Code Standard 10.
Overseas Students Ombudsman
ombudsman.gov.au — free and independent complaints service.
Orientation
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 +61 422 571 122 or support@oscarinstitute.edu.au. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.
Support
All staff at Oscar Institute will continue to work and provide students with the support any individual may need. The student will remain connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them in continuing their studies. Oscar Institute will also provide academic and language support, and student support staff are always here to help.
Course Progress Policy
Oscar Institute monitors, records and assesses the course progress of each student for the course in which the student is enrolled. The Course Progress Policy defines the requirements for satisfactory course progress, the processes for monitoring, recording and assessing student course progress, and the intervention strategies for identifying and assisting students to achieve satisfactory course progress. The procedure sets out the processes for reporting unsatisfactory course progress on PRISMS according to ESOS Act Section 19.
Oscar Institute assesses a student's progress at the end of each compulsory Term. The Term is 11 weeks long for all qualifications on the CRICOS scope. While every attempt is made to keep consistency in term weeks, the number of weeks in a defined term may also factor in the duration and completion of units of competency, which enables Oscar Institute to determine student participation and course progress in any given successfully completed term. One Term is considered the minimum length of time in which it is reasonable for the Administration Manager to make an assessment of a student's course progress.
Satisfactory Progress
Satisfactory course progress is achieved where a student successfully completes at least 50% of course requirements in a successfully completed Term.
Unsatisfactory Progress
Unsatisfactory progress is defined as not successfully completing or demonstrating competency in more than 50% of the course requirements in a successfully completed Term.
Course Breach
A course breach is defined as not successfully completing or demonstrating competency in more than 50% of course requirements in TWO consecutive successfully completed Terms, or not responding to an intervention meeting invitation within 10 working days of receiving the invitation.
Oscar Institute will also monitor overseas student attendance (but would not report unless otherwise required) in the process of course progress monitoring and reporting. However, overseas students must meet their visa obligations regarding attendance, wherever applicable.