Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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.

Total 27 units — 24 core and 3 electives.

Core units (24)

• BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
• BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
• CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
• CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
• CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
• CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
• CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
• CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
• CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Elective units (3)

• CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
• BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work

• Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment.
• English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or an equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background.

Licensing details available via NSW Government — Building and Trade Licences and Registrations.

• Builder
• General Foreperson
• Building Inspector

• Relevant bachelor degree or post-graduate certificate

Students who successfully complete all 27 units of competency will be issued with CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), recognised nationally under the AQF.

Students who complete some but not all units may be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units/qualifications, indicate RPL/Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.