Diploma of Building and Construction
CPC50220Diploma of Building and Construction
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.
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 certain assessment requirements. Winslow College collaborates with industry experts and construction businesses to provide the students this access.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ meets this requirement and Winslow College would help you achieve this too.
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Who can enrol
Target group for this program will be mostly international students over 18 years of age, who may have completed a lower-level Building and Construction qualification or may have been working in the building and construction industry and wish to acquire skills and knowledge that could lead to senior management roles or start their own business.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites to enter the CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction. However, it is recommended to applicants who have been working in the industry for at least two (2) years. Further, the applicant must meet the following entry requirements:
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English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or Certificate IV in EAL or equivalent.
*For equivalency of various English Languages proficiency testing, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the admissions and student selection policy available in the student’s handbook (www.winslow.edu.au).
Note: In the absence of formal English qualifications Winslow College may proffer English Placement Test
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Academic Requirement
No prior academic requirements apply for this qualification; however, Winslow College require successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification or higher.
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Age Requirement
All applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the course.
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Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy Requirement
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their LLND capabilities and/or complete an LLND assessment prior to course enrolment, in accordance with Winslow College Pre-Training Review and LLND Policy and Procedure.
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Course Specific Requirement
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety steel boots, high vest, gloves, and hard hat is mandatory during site visits. Details regarding PPE requirements will be provided during Orientation. Students are responsible for obtaining and wearing the required gear.
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Other
Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Applicants should be in possession of their personal computer (the minimum configuration should be Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: 120 GB internal storage).
Recommended Training Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), they can apply for various roles across management positions that have supervisory performance accountabilities. The learners may seek a pathway to a higher-level qualification in construction industry.
Course Structure
Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Description
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 construction
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 onsite 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 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019
Manage building and construction business finances
Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Description
CPCCBC4052
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
BSBPMG532
Manage project quality
BSBPMG538
Manage project stakeholder engagement
Note: * - The elective units may change at college’s discretion, if necessary.
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