CPC50220 - Diploma in Building & 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. Occupational titles may include: Builder General Foreperson Building Inspector 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 the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects. 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. Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 27 units of competency:
- 24 core units
- 3 elective units
- a maximum of one unit may be from any training package or accredited course as long as it ensures the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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 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
BSBPMG532
Manage project quality
BSBPMG538
Manage project stakeholder engagement
CPCCBC4052
Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
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
CPCCBC5009
Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5012
Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC6001
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects
CPCCDE5001
Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
CPCSUS5001
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPCSUS5002
Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency
CPCSUS5003
Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies
CPPDSM5022
Develop and implement asset management plans