Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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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.

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. 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.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Builder
  • General Foreperson
  • Building Inspector

Total number of units = 27 including:
• 24 core units
• 3 elective units

Core Units

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

Elective Units

BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement

CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 44 weeks of training and 8 weeks of holidays.

Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent 

Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent 

Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement

Student needs to fill out and submit the student application form along with the necessary supporting documents. Prospective students have the option to apply directly at Southern Lights College Campus or through an accredited agent of the institution.

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